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 10:28 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Barrel and serial number engraving Christchurch ?
    I have always stamped barrels and it is easy to do neatly if you know how. First, you must have a set of good quality letter and number stamps. I find 2mm is about right for most jobs. Write out the...
    Liked On: 08-05-2023, 06:01 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    165's with 39 grains of AR2219 (if you can find any) for 2400 fps. Bench Mark 2 is very similar in burning rate. 2213SC is safe to use up to 48 grains but will be about 250 fps slower.
    Liked On: 08-05-2023, 12:23 PM
  3. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by gundoc On thread : 30-40 Krag load conundrums
    165's with 39 grains of AR2219 (if you can find any) for 2400 fps. Bench Mark 2 is very similar in burning rate. 2213SC is safe to use up to 48 grains but will be about 250 fps slower.
    Liked On: 08-05-2023, 12:08 PM
  4. Eat Meater
    Eat Meater liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    How are you measuring it? The correct method is to measure from the muzzle to the toe of the butt to achieve the greatest measurement. A bare 762mm is legal. Do not measure parallel to the bore as it...
    Liked On: 29-04-2023, 09:24 PM
  5. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    How are you measuring it? The correct method is to measure from the muzzle to the toe of the butt to achieve the greatest measurement. A bare 762mm is legal. Do not measure parallel to the bore as it...
    Liked On: 29-04-2023, 09:48 AM
  6. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    How are you measuring it? The correct method is to measure from the muzzle to the toe of the butt to achieve the greatest measurement. A bare 762mm is legal. Do not measure parallel to the bore as it...
    Liked On: 29-04-2023, 07:13 AM
  7. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    'Restricted Weapons' and 'Prohibited Firearms' are already subject to greater security precautions and vetting than 'Pistols'. The thrust of the Arms Act is to ensure only vetted people with...
    Liked On: 29-04-2023, 12:18 AM
  8. Mintie
    Mintie liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    'Restricted Weapons' and 'Prohibited Firearms' are already subject to greater security precautions and vetting than 'Pistols'. The thrust of the Arms Act is to ensure only vetted people with...
    Liked On: 28-04-2023, 10:51 PM
  9. Stocky
    Stocky liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    How are you measuring it? The correct method is to measure from the muzzle to the toe of the butt to achieve the greatest measurement. A bare 762mm is legal. Do not measure parallel to the bore as it...
    Liked On: 28-04-2023, 01:12 PM
  10. Sasquatch
    Sasquatch liked post by gundoc On thread : Legal length.
    How are you measuring it? The correct method is to measure from the muzzle to the toe of the butt to achieve the greatest measurement. A bare 762mm is legal. Do not measure parallel to the bore as it...
    Liked On: 28-04-2023, 12:46 PM
  11. SixtyTen
    SixtyTen liked post by gundoc On thread : Welding up/filling in screw holes on a P14 receiver.
    Countersink both sides of the holes, fit correct size steel screws to stick out about 3mm each side after the heads are cut off, peen both sides heavily against suitable anvils, then peen again at...
    Liked On: 23-04-2023, 05:05 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Definitely not a good practice as that effectively increases the headspace of the rifle.
    Liked On: 18-04-2023, 09:35 AM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Reloaded ammunition is usually firearm specific due to minute chamber differences. Resizing does not return cases to factory dimensions but merely ensures that the resized cases will fit the chamber...
    Liked On: 18-04-2023, 09:35 AM
  14. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Reloaded ammunition is usually firearm specific due to minute chamber differences. Resizing does not return cases to factory dimensions but merely ensures that the resized cases will fit the chamber...
    Liked On: 18-04-2023, 09:20 AM
  15. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : Resized Cartridges Won't Chamber
    Definitely not a good practice as that effectively increases the headspace of the rifle.
    Liked On: 18-04-2023, 09:20 AM

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