About gundoc

Basic Information


Age
76
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

Statistics


Total Posts
Total Posts
2,239
Posts Per Day
0.64
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday 10:49 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
Referrals
1

3907 Likes

  1. matto1234
    matto1234 liked post by gundoc On thread : what to use for cutting lead block
    Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!
    Liked On: 04-01-2017, 07:52 AM
  2. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by gundoc On thread : what to use for cutting lead block
    Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!
    Liked On: 04-01-2017, 07:26 AM
  3. Tuidog
    Tuidog liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications
    I probably averaged 5 a week for more than 40 years. Sometimes I did them in case lots for retailers. I also made a good number of fully suppressed bolt-action .22's (mostly JW15's) that my...
    Liked On: 04-01-2017, 12:49 AM
  4. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by gundoc On thread : what to use for cutting lead block
    Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!
    Liked On: 03-01-2017, 11:18 PM
  5. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications
    I probably averaged 5 a week for more than 40 years. Sometimes I did them in case lots for retailers. I also made a good number of fully suppressed bolt-action .22's (mostly JW15's) that my...
    Liked On: 03-01-2017, 11:18 PM
  6. P38
    P38 liked post by gundoc On thread : what to use for cutting lead block
    Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!
    Liked On: 03-01-2017, 10:19 PM
  7. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by gundoc On thread : what to use for cutting lead block
    Put it on a solid block and use an axe. With a hacksaw the lead will clog the blade and you will still be cutting next Xmas!
    Liked On: 03-01-2017, 10:12 PM
  8. Tuidog
    Tuidog liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications
    I put the barrel in the lathe and run a light knurl on the barrel shank to increase the diameter to a firm push fit, smear retaining grade Loctite on the shank and press in place (taking care to get...
    Liked On: 03-01-2017, 04:22 PM
  9. planenutz
    planenutz liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications
    The weight of the bolt and the strength of the return spring combined is too much for the low recoiling subs to push the bolt back far enough to reliably eject the fired case, and feed a new round. ...
    Liked On: 19-12-2016, 11:15 AM
  10. Danny
    Danny liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger 10/22 - Tricks, tips and modifications
    I put the barrel in the lathe and run a light knurl on the barrel shank to increase the diameter to a firm push fit, smear retaining grade Loctite on the shank and press in place (taking care to get...
    Liked On: 18-12-2016, 06:14 PM
  11. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : what steel and what hardness for a 22lr firing pin
    Gauge plate (O1) or spring steel is fine. The pin needs to made so that it does not touch the end of the barrel when it is at its fullest forward extent, otherwise it will create a burr on the...
    Liked On: 14-12-2016, 10:18 PM
  12. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by gundoc On thread : what steel and what hardness for a 22lr firing pin
    Gauge plate (O1) or spring steel is fine. The pin needs to made so that it does not touch the end of the barrel when it is at its fullest forward extent, otherwise it will create a burr on the...
    Liked On: 14-12-2016, 06:32 AM
  13. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by gundoc On thread : what steel and what hardness for a 22lr firing pin
    Rambo, I have never come across one of this make in 45+ years of gunsmithing! It looks very much like a copy of the Marlin Model 57 .22. Hopefully there is enough of the broken pin to make a good...
    Liked On: 14-12-2016, 02:07 AM
  14. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by gundoc On thread : what steel and what hardness for a 22lr firing pin
    Rambo, I have never come across one of this make in 45+ years of gunsmithing! It looks very much like a copy of the Marlin Model 57 .22. Hopefully there is enough of the broken pin to make a good...
    Liked On: 14-12-2016, 12:40 AM
  15. Tommy
    Tommy liked post by gundoc On thread : what steel and what hardness for a 22lr firing pin
    Gauge plate (O1) or spring steel is fine. The pin needs to made so that it does not touch the end of the barrel when it is at its fullest forward extent, otherwise it will create a burr on the...
    Liked On: 13-12-2016, 10:22 PM

14-10-2015


05-09-2015


31-08-2015


06-04-2015


12-01-2015


10-01-2015


02-12-2014



No results to display...
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!