Winter got a little brighter with the 505 Gibbs

1899 said:
I talked to Rob about that rifle - Ruger No.1 - he said it was an absolute brute. that says a lot coming from him! He took the pictures down, but he actually recovered the bullet as he could see where it hit and skipped along the frozen lake behind the bison.

Too bad he doesn't post here any more. He has tons of knowledge about the big boomers. One of the neatest rifles he had was a .600/.577 REWA on a P14 Enfield!
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I agree, he was one of the first I know of to mount a ghost ring on a #1, in anything like what I would call a suitable fashion.
 
Awesome cartridge! I couldn't bring myself to purchase a 505 Gibbs, because then I would start to seriously want to go to Africa for a safari, and about all the budget I have for hunting is for a tank of diesel for one trip a year to either St. Josephs Island or Manitoulin Island for deer.:( Even if a fellow never goes to Africa, however, that still looks like it would be a lot of fun to reload for and shoot. I'd probably wind up using it for Moose, or Black Bear ..... more than enough gun, I know!
 
stickhunter - I can probably fix you up with the new unused RCBS bullet mold specifically ordered in for your rifle back when it was made. Don't know the whole story but the mold I'm told is available for sale. Mold details will be available tomorrow but I'm told the box reads for 505 Gibbs.

PM me if interested and I'll give u contact info - and it's not for Steve H. as u might think
 
stickhunter said:
I posted a while ago about a Ruger RSM that I bought, which had been rebored/chambered to 505 Gibbs:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...in-505-Gibbs-updated-with-new-pics-in-post-14

Here's what Canada Post finally delivered this week:

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In the picture is a 30-30 Winchester for comparison --- side-by-side with the 505 Gibbs, it feels more like a 30 Carbine.

I bought the RCBS dies and 40 bulk Norma 505 Gibbs cases from site sponsor Budget Shooter Supply, and was pleasantly surprised to find the cost on par with US sources, plus the communication and service from Mr. Nierychlo was top rate.

I was originally trying to source Jamieson or Bertram brass, but discovered that the Norma brass was actually cheaper from the sources that I could find. Norma's reputation for making quality brass sealed the deal for me, and I figure that 40 cases should last me a long while. Of course, nothing is cheap about these kind of rounds; in the picture is about $500 worth of supplies.

Anyways, I still have to source a shellholder and 1 1/4" adapter for the 1" dies, but then I'll be ready to roll! This should be a fun winter project!
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With my Gibbs, I used 140 grains of IMR 7828 and was very happy. I used 525 grn woodleighs for the bullet. It was like a great big dog jumping into you lap!!!
My son in law tried it and will never stick out his tounge when shooting again!!
 
Gibbs505 said:
With my Gibbs, I used 140 grains of IMR 7828 and was very happy. I used 525 grn woodleighs for the bullet. It was like a great big dog jumping into you lap!!!
My son in law tried it and will never stick out his tounge when shooting again!!
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What a great analogy! My son's Neopolitan mastiff @ 30 fps = .505 recoil!
Nothing nicer than a quiet son-in-law.
 
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