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
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22-11-2014
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  1. norsk
    norsk liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    An interesting theory, but the real reason is to simplify quantity manufacturing without having to waste machine time taper turning. It is far simpler and faster to manufacture barrels in a series...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 06:36 PM
  2. Woody
    Woody liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Yes, that is a common thing. Barrels perform best when they are at a certain level of fouling which varies from gun to gun. It always takes freshly cleaned barrels a few shots (usually 2-3) to...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 02:11 PM
  3. Double Shot
    Double Shot liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Reducing barrel diameter is the best way to reduce weight. The job requires special techniques and tool shape to be done correctly, and then the barrel needs to be polished and blued. It is not a...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 12:45 PM
  4. rewa
    rewa liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    An interesting theory, but the real reason is to simplify quantity manufacturing without having to waste machine time taper turning. It is far simpler and faster to manufacture barrels in a series...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 11:52 AM
  5. Woody
    Woody liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    An interesting theory, but the real reason is to simplify quantity manufacturing without having to waste machine time taper turning. It is far simpler and faster to manufacture barrels in a series...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 09:34 AM
  6. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    An interesting theory, but the real reason is to simplify quantity manufacturing without having to waste machine time taper turning. It is far simpler and faster to manufacture barrels in a series...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 12:41 AM
  7. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Reducing barrel diameter is the best way to reduce weight. The job requires special techniques and tool shape to be done correctly, and then the barrel needs to be polished and blued. It is not a...
    Liked On: 23-05-2018, 12:40 AM
  8. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Reducing barrel diameter is the best way to reduce weight. The job requires special techniques and tool shape to be done correctly, and then the barrel needs to be polished and blued. It is not a...
    Liked On: 22-05-2018, 11:32 AM
  9. Bagheera
    Bagheera liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Reducing barrel diameter is the best way to reduce weight. The job requires special techniques and tool shape to be done correctly, and then the barrel needs to be polished and blued. It is not a...
    Liked On: 22-05-2018, 11:11 AM
  10. Woody
    Woody liked post by gundoc On thread : Turning a barrel contour down
    Reducing barrel diameter is the best way to reduce weight. The job requires special techniques and tool shape to be done correctly, and then the barrel needs to be polished and blued. It is not a...
    Liked On: 22-05-2018, 11:03 AM
  11. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by gundoc On thread : All things BSA
    That was a BSA factory accessory known as a 'Range Adapter'. You attached it over the muzzle brake when you were on a shooting range to avoid discomfort to other shooters from the side blast. I...
    Liked On: 21-05-2018, 09:40 AM
  12. Fireflite
    Fireflite liked post by gundoc On thread : Something Old, Something Newish, Somethings Buried, Everything Blued!
    I sold an identical MS .270 with a Kahles scope and Pachmayr Lo-Swing mounts back in 1975 (43 guns younger). Beautifully made and finished, they couldn't find the staff capable of making them these...
    Liked On: 17-05-2018, 04:43 PM
  13. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : Sightron scopes - thoughts?
    I have an SIII 6-24x50 on my long range rifle and I am chuffed with it as good value for money. The adjustments are positive and the return to zero is spot on. Not quite as good optics as a similar...
    Liked On: 16-05-2018, 12:07 PM
  14. Mooseman
    Mooseman liked post by gundoc On thread : Some advice sought for 30-06 loads.
    I use 167 grain Lapua Scenars for my .30-06 long-range rifle, seating the projectile so the rear edge of the bearing surface is level with the bottom of the neck. I have throated the leed so the...
    Liked On: 15-05-2018, 07:23 PM
  15. Woody
    Woody liked post by gundoc On thread : Some advice sought for 30-06 loads.
    I use 167 grain Lapua Scenars for my .30-06 long-range rifle, seating the projectile so the rear edge of the bearing surface is level with the bottom of the neck. I have throated the leed so the...
    Liked On: 15-05-2018, 03:35 PM

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