About gundoc

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Age
77
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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Yesterday 09:04 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4190 Likes

  1. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : 7.62x39 rifling groove diameter
    .310" will completely seal a .311" bore when fired as the bullet displaces slightly when the lands push into it, causing it to fill the grooves. Displacement varies from .001" to .003" depending on...
    Liked On: 30-09-2020, 12:52 PM
  2. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by gundoc On thread : 7.62x39 rifling groove diameter
    .310" will completely seal a .311" bore when fired as the bullet displaces slightly when the lands push into it, causing it to fill the grooves. Displacement varies from .001" to .003" depending on...
    Liked On: 30-09-2020, 12:09 PM
  3. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by gundoc On thread : 7.62x39 rifling groove diameter
    .310" will completely seal a .311" bore when fired as the bullet displaces slightly when the lands push into it, causing it to fill the grooves. Displacement varies from .001" to .003" depending on...
    Liked On: 30-09-2020, 11:06 AM
  4. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by gundoc On thread : 7.62x39 rifling groove diameter
    .310" will completely seal a .311" bore when fired as the bullet displaces slightly when the lands push into it, causing it to fill the grooves. Displacement varies from .001" to .003" depending on...
    Liked On: 30-09-2020, 10:31 AM
  5. 40mm
    40mm liked post by gundoc On thread : rifle racks (fancy)
    I use the brass-plated screw-in hooks that hardware stores sell. The large size can be easily bent to match the stock/barrel contours and can be painted brown or black as appropriate so they don't...
    Liked On: 29-09-2020, 03:08 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : rifle racks (fancy)
    A 'stout room' or a steel purpose-built cupboard is vastly better as it not only complies with the law but also keeps the guns out of sight (which is the very best security). Guns visible to...
    Liked On: 29-09-2020, 03:06 PM
  7. outlander
    outlander liked post by gundoc On thread : rifle racks (fancy)
    A 'stout room' or a steel purpose-built cupboard is vastly better as it not only complies with the law but also keeps the guns out of sight (which is the very best security). Guns visible to...
    Liked On: 29-09-2020, 11:44 AM
  8. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester model 70 3 position safety problem
    Cock the rifle, put the safety in the halfway position, remove the bolt from the rifle, the bolt lock plunger is depressed and the bolt shroud and firing pin are unscrewed as a unit, then the...
    Liked On: 28-09-2020, 08:29 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester model 70 3 position safety problem
    The detent hole in the safety lever could be smidge deep and have to have the edge radiused slightly, also there is a wee plunger that goes into a recess in the bolt body to keep the bolt locked when...
    Liked On: 28-09-2020, 01:31 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester model 70 3 position safety problem
    The detent hole in the safety lever could be smidge deep and have to have the edge radiused slightly, also there is a wee plunger that goes into a recess in the bolt body to keep the bolt locked when...
    Liked On: 28-09-2020, 12:35 PM
  11. berg243
    berg243 liked post by gundoc On thread : How to make a D-type reamer to chamber a barrel
    Making a D reamer is a piece of cake. Start with a piece of 10 or 12mm silver steel and a good accurate drawing. Face and centre drill the rod then extend it from the chuck about 75mm to give you...
    Liked On: 24-09-2020, 10:03 AM
  12. Steelisreal
    Steelisreal liked post by gundoc On thread : How to make a D-type reamer to chamber a barrel
    Making a D reamer is a piece of cake. Start with a piece of 10 or 12mm silver steel and a good accurate drawing. Face and centre drill the rod then extend it from the chuck about 75mm to give you...
    Liked On: 23-09-2020, 02:46 PM
  13. Got-ya
    Got-ya liked post by gundoc On thread : Sub MOA rifles
    Sub MOA capability is handy for shooting rabbits at 300+metres, but for normal game shooting (goats, deer, pigs, etc) then 2.5 MOA is fine. Sub MOA is difficult to consistently achieve off a bench...
    Liked On: 20-09-2020, 08:40 PM
  14. Woody
    Woody liked post by gundoc On thread : Sub MOA rifles
    Sub MOA capability is handy for shooting rabbits at 300+metres, but for normal game shooting (goats, deer, pigs, etc) then 2.5 MOA is fine. Sub MOA is difficult to consistently achieve off a bench...
    Liked On: 20-09-2020, 06:13 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Sub MOA rifles
    Sub MOA capability is handy for shooting rabbits at 300+metres, but for normal game shooting (goats, deer, pigs, etc) then 2.5 MOA is fine. Sub MOA is difficult to consistently achieve off a bench...
    Liked On: 20-09-2020, 05:14 PM

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