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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Today 10:51 AM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4192 Likes

  1. 223nut
    223nut liked post by gundoc On thread : central otago goats
    Just about all of the Central Otago high country properties have goats (the more rugged the better) and it just requires a personal approach to prove you are a sensible shooter. Most of the...
    Liked On: 15-06-2019, 11:28 AM
  2. Tentman
    Tentman liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    This rifle is proved for the 8x57J (.318" bore) under the German Proof Law of 1892 and before the Proof Law of 1912, and further confirmed by the British proof for the 227 grain bullet which is...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 09:10 PM
  3. Barefoot
    Barefoot liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    This rifle is proved for the 8x57J (.318" bore) under the German Proof Law of 1892 and before the Proof Law of 1912, and further confirmed by the British proof for the 227 grain bullet which is...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 08:11 PM
  4. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Sako stock oil
    The best thing is Artists Oil (a refined linseed) which is available at any art store, Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, etc. Inexpensive and quick drying, easily buffed up to a nice sheen. I have...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 07:03 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Let's see your DIY shooting rests for longer shots in the bush
    This one is pretty solid and resulted in a dead goat at a measured 509 metres. 112849
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 06:55 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 04:56 PM
  7. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 04:28 PM
  8. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 03:27 PM
  9. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 03:04 PM
  10. Shearer
    Shearer liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 02:25 PM
  11. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    It was in the late '70s when I sold it, somewhere around $600 from memory which was a fair price back then.
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 12:34 PM
  12. norsk
    norsk liked post by gundoc On thread : Let's see your DIY shooting rests for longer shots in the bush
    This one is pretty solid and resulted in a dead goat at a measured 509 metres. 112849
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 12:59 AM
  13. rewa
    rewa liked post by gundoc On thread : Let's see your DIY shooting rests for longer shots in the bush
    This one is pretty solid and resulted in a dead goat at a measured 509 metres. 112849
    Liked On: 08-06-2019, 05:05 PM
  14. Tuckerbox
    Tuckerbox liked post by gundoc On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    It was in the late '70s when I sold it, somewhere around $600 from memory which was a fair price back then.
    Liked On: 08-06-2019, 02:06 PM
  15. Tuckerbox
    Tuckerbox liked post by gundoc On thread : Walnut and blued steel,
    I had a pre-64 .458 African back in the 1970's which I got from the Boeing rep who was in Ch-Ch for a couple of years selling planes to Air NZ. He was keen big game hunter and the rifle had 3 of the...
    Liked On: 08-06-2019, 12:36 AM

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