About gundoc

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Age
76
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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2,239
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Yesterday 10:49 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. northdude
    northdude liked post by gundoc On thread : SMLE restoration update.
    Rust blueing is totally inappropriate on the Lithgow rifle of that period as they were Parkerized. The rifle actually has a large amount of original finish and looks really good!
    Liked On: 10-02-2020, 06:23 AM
  2. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 08-02-2020, 08:07 AM
  3. xtightg
    xtightg liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    Absolutely, particularly in the goldfields. In the 1860's in the Otago goldfields it was customary to fire your guns and reload them every evening. That served to remind claim jumpers of the...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 10:36 PM
  4. Ryan
    Ryan liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    Absolutely, particularly in the goldfields. In the 1860's in the Otago goldfields it was customary to fire your guns and reload them every evening. That served to remind claim jumpers of the...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 07:33 PM
  5. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    Absolutely, particularly in the goldfields. In the 1860's in the Otago goldfields it was customary to fire your guns and reload them every evening. That served to remind claim jumpers of the...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 03:22 PM
  6. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    Absolutely, particularly in the goldfields. In the 1860's in the Otago goldfields it was customary to fire your guns and reload them every evening. That served to remind claim jumpers of the...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 01:03 PM
  7. Reprosniffer
    Reprosniffer liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    The early whalers and seal traders established a large market in NZ supplying the Maoris with flintlock muskets and shotguns in exchange for the harvesting rights for each season. Some Chiefs...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 11:25 AM
  8. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    The early whalers and seal traders established a large market in NZ supplying the Maoris with flintlock muskets and shotguns in exchange for the harvesting rights for each season. Some Chiefs...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 09:21 AM
  9. northdude
    northdude liked post by gundoc On thread : Drilling out barrel with liner ?
    Just drill at a fairly low speed (100-200 rpm) with your piloted drill. If the liner come loose it will just push out ahead of the drill. Use plenty of cutting oil and withdraw the drill frequently...
    Liked On: 02-02-2020, 04:41 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Drilling out barrel with liner ?
    Just drill at a fairly low speed (100-200 rpm) with your piloted drill. If the liner come loose it will just push out ahead of the drill. Use plenty of cutting oil and withdraw the drill frequently...
    Liked On: 02-02-2020, 04:15 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 03:05 PM
  12. superdiver
    superdiver liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 01:25 PM
  13. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 12:31 PM
  14. Danny
    Danny liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 30-01-2020, 11:05 PM
  15. winaa
    winaa liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 30-01-2020, 09:41 PM

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