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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2,351
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Yesterday 09:04 PM
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22-11-2014
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  1. shananah
    shananah 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: 31-01-2023, 11:42 PM
  2. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by gundoc On thread : Re-chambering a new factory bbl
    The actual operation of setting the barrel back and rechambering is no problem. The breech end would need to be set back by 0.230" (the effective difference in case bodies) which is 3.68 threads, but...
    Liked On: 30-01-2023, 06:05 PM
  3. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by gundoc On thread : Re-chambering a new factory bbl
    In terms of power there is not a lot of difference between the two cartridges. The 7mm PRC has the ability to throw heavier bullets by virtue of the fast twist barrel. Rechambering your 7mm Rem Mag...
    Liked On: 30-01-2023, 09:18 AM
  4. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : Collectable ammo?
    I used both the Rabbit Board and Standard Heavys when I worked on the Awatere Rabbit Board as an 18/19 year old with a Beretta Siver Pigeon pump gun (35 quid from Alan Millar). Those CAC shotshells...
    Liked On: 27-01-2023, 01:34 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Collectable ammo?
    I used both the Rabbit Board and Standard Heavys when I worked on the Awatere Rabbit Board as an 18/19 year old with a Beretta Siver Pigeon pump gun (35 quid from Alan Millar). Those CAC shotshells...
    Liked On: 27-01-2023, 08:47 AM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Old Single shot rifle
    HRB Co stands for Henry Rifle Barrel Company that did the conversion to .303 in 1898. AC II stands for Artillery Carbine Mark II. The fore-end is incorrect but is similar to the first pattern .303...
    Liked On: 20-01-2023, 06:42 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Show me your knives
    Sort of a cross between a drop-point and a Green River skinner, very nice and the best of both worlds. I might have to have a wee chat!
    Liked On: 20-01-2023, 04:04 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Old Single shot rifle
    It is a standard .303 Martini-Enfield rifle and the 98 on the top of the body is the year of the Government purchase order (not necessarily the year of delivery). Not all M-E's were conversions as by...
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 08:24 PM
  9. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Old Single shot rifle
    It is a standard .303 Martini-Enfield rifle and the 98 on the top of the body is the year of the Government purchase order (not necessarily the year of delivery). Not all M-E's were conversions as by...
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 03:13 PM
  10. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Old Single shot rifle
    It is a standard .303 Martini-Enfield rifle and the 98 on the top of the body is the year of the Government purchase order (not necessarily the year of delivery). Not all M-E's were conversions as by...
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 01:13 PM
  11. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Show me your knives
    Sort of a cross between a drop-point and a Green River skinner, very nice and the best of both worlds. I might have to have a wee chat!
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 12:49 PM
  12. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by gundoc On thread : Old Single shot rifle
    It is a standard .303 Martini-Enfield rifle and the 98 on the top of the body is the year of the Government purchase order (not necessarily the year of delivery). Not all M-E's were conversions as by...
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 12:03 PM
  13. Ross Nolan
    Ross Nolan liked post by gundoc On thread : Calculating front sight height ? ( maths heavy )
    Divide 25,000 mm by 530 = 47.17 (approx). Divide 150mm x 47.17 = 3.17mm front sight height change.
    Liked On: 18-01-2023, 08:38 AM
  14. Rock river arms hunter
    Rock river arms hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : 308 accuracy: factory match ammo vs. military ball
    My old FAL Sniper loved F4 and consistently shot 0.75 MOA (thanks for the memories Cindy!)
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 11:14 AM
  15. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Akkar extractor replacement
    There are two ways. One is to make small hollow cutter to remove the square peening then try and then pry the pin along with a sharp screw driver. The other way is to very carefully locate and drill...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 10:29 AM

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