About SixtyTen

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About SixtyTen
Biography:
I am working as a gunsmith based in Papakura, Auckland, offering most services.
I am also making and selling ultralight carbon fiber hunting suppressors along with other products such as 22lr Hollow Pointing dies.

If you would like to get in touch, send an email to Jordan at BlackstrandNZ@gmail.com
Location:
Papakura, Auckland
Interests:
Gunsmithing, Machining, Target shooting, Hunting
Occupation:
Gunsmith, CNC Programmer

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    SixtyTen liked post by 40mm On thread : Quick change tool post, advice please
    I might just do that, Ill give you a buzz next time Im headed that way.
    Liked On: 04-04-2025, 04:34 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by OPO On thread : Quick change tool post, advice please
    sometimes HSS is the best choice if you are doing an unusual/awkward job, esp if your machine is fairly light. Assab 17 is head and shoulders more durable than the rest imo, and surprisingly...
    Liked On: 03-04-2025, 05:02 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Stocky On thread : Quick change tool post, advice please
    Buy some TNGG style high rate cermet inserts and you will not regret it for a low power machine. They do well in many things. A great generalist insert. ...
    Liked On: 03-04-2025, 05:02 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project
    Sealer coat of oil on 271010 271011
    Liked On: 22-03-2025, 06:51 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project
    Looks good! Maybe I could just make a monoblock instead of finding old barrels to stub. A bit more progress, I glued on and shaped the ebony grip cap, just need to round it over now. 269545...
    Liked On: 22-03-2025, 06:50 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Making Sizer / Reloading dies
    I did another one of these a few days ago. Same technique but much bigger for the 577-500 #2 Express Went pretty well also. Just a lot harder to get up to heat for hardening because it's a...
    Liked On: 17-03-2025, 05:17 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by dogmatix On thread : 22lr Field Shoot / PRS style event. 1.5hr south of Auckland
    Geoff at TheGunrack is organising the the Arken/DNT Optics Run&Gun on 22 March 2025. Title sponsor is Ken 55six at Night Vision NZ. To enter, follow the link. ...
    Liked On: 07-03-2025, 09:38 AM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Stocky On thread : The lightening project
    Was adding recoil pins to some mounts so decided I may as well turn my Howa into a mini Tikka and slab side it. I call it the Howikka. Profiled like a Tikka front the inlet up, Howa mini from inlet...
    Liked On: 27-02-2025, 06:06 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Roarless20 On thread : Kimber 84m 6mmCM & 7mm08 - hacking up barrels to fit.
    First blood for the kimber with the 6cm barrel. Kaimanawa redstag @ 120ish meters and a young sika stag @ 320m. 268632 268633 The dog resting with his pack loaded with meat. 268634
    Liked On: 11-02-2025, 05:24 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Roarless20 On thread : Kimber 84m 6mmCM & 7mm08 - hacking up barrels to fit.
    Time for the 6mm creedmoor barrel to go on... Tikka barrel in the lathe. 266054 Barrel chop from 24" to 18.75", crowned and m14x1 threading. 266055 I made a bushing to go between the...
    Liked On: 11-02-2025, 05:24 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by gimp On thread : Built my first handloading bench using recycled pallets
    Everything must have a home, or it finds a home on your reloading bench. I run a series of "dump bins" for various activities - shooting, fishing, etc - a specific place to dump gear for that...
    Liked On: 11-02-2025, 05:18 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Puffin On thread : Useing the firearms register
    No doubt this has been covered previously, and as I'm not going back to re-read all the earlier pages, but any details entered or changed over the phone will initially be logged as unverified, and...
    Liked On: 27-01-2025, 01:03 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by Makros On thread : Winchester 88 Restoration
    Well spring comes around in about a month so the winter project better finish up. Restored a 1961 Winchester Model 88 .243. Before. Stock was quite banged up, action was rough, trigger felt like...
    Liked On: 19-01-2025, 07:43 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by rambo-6mmrem On thread : Building a test fire tube / bullet trap
    maybe a little door in the front with a hole just big enough to slip the muzzle of the firearm into this will deaden a bit more noise than just simply firing the rifle into the end of the tube ...
    Liked On: 07-01-2025, 08:24 PM
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    SixtyTen liked post by timattalon On thread : Building a test fire tube / bullet trap
    I would look at some carpet or similar around the outside as the rigid steel will act like a drum when it comes to the noise....a softer liner inside would also help (Ply or truck mudguard or...
    Liked On: 07-01-2025, 08:24 PM
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