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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Total Posts
2,232
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0.64
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Last Activity
16-05-2024 11:26 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    Absolutely, particularly in the goldfields. In the 1860's in the Otago goldfields it was customary to fire your guns and reload them every evening. That served to remind claim jumpers of the...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 01:03 PM
  2. Reprosniffer
    Reprosniffer liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    The early whalers and seal traders established a large market in NZ supplying the Maoris with flintlock muskets and shotguns in exchange for the harvesting rights for each season. Some Chiefs...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 11:25 AM
  3. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Firearms in NZ in the 1850s
    The early whalers and seal traders established a large market in NZ supplying the Maoris with flintlock muskets and shotguns in exchange for the harvesting rights for each season. Some Chiefs...
    Liked On: 07-02-2020, 09:21 AM
  4. northdude
    northdude liked post by gundoc On thread : Drilling out barrel with liner ?
    Just drill at a fairly low speed (100-200 rpm) with your piloted drill. If the liner come loose it will just push out ahead of the drill. Use plenty of cutting oil and withdraw the drill frequently...
    Liked On: 02-02-2020, 04:41 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Drilling out barrel with liner ?
    Just drill at a fairly low speed (100-200 rpm) with your piloted drill. If the liner come loose it will just push out ahead of the drill. Use plenty of cutting oil and withdraw the drill frequently...
    Liked On: 02-02-2020, 04:15 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 03:05 PM
  7. superdiver
    superdiver liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 01:25 PM
  8. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 31-01-2020, 12:31 PM
  9. Danny
    Danny liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 30-01-2020, 11:05 PM
  10. winaa
    winaa liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 30-01-2020, 09:41 PM
  11. Husky1600
    Husky1600 liked post by gundoc On thread : . 284 Winchester
    If you are using a long action why not just rebarrel it in .280 Remington and avoid all the magazine hassles, after all, the .284 Winchester was developed to duplicate the .280 performance in a short...
    Liked On: 30-01-2020, 09:31 PM
  12. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt fluting, recommendations
    All fluted or all plain, finding the correct bolt should never be a problem because they should always be left in the rifles! They are pretty much irreplaceable if lost. There is no legal...
    Liked On: 27-01-2020, 10:28 PM
  13. nzfubz
    nzfubz liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt fluting, recommendations
    All fluted or all plain, finding the correct bolt should never be a problem because they should always be left in the rifles! They are pretty much irreplaceable if lost. There is no legal...
    Liked On: 27-01-2020, 08:07 AM
  14. fernleaf
    fernleaf liked post by gundoc On thread : Gun Porn, show off your new toys
    Nice! One of the original Otago Mounted Rifles issue. They got them way before the regular NZ Army did.
    Liked On: 27-01-2020, 08:01 AM
  15. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : bolt fluting, recommendations
    It is not law! It is the action taken by members of the 'belt & braces' brigade!
    Liked On: 26-01-2020, 02:43 PM

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