I guess my question is why build a 505 Gibbs with a short barrel as opposed to another caliber? I understand the romance of the classic African calibers and the desire for a 50 cal for stopping power, but the Gibbs case is cavernous. You're paying a huge price in muzzle blast and recoil for powder that really isn't being used efficiently. I would think a 416 Rem Mag, 458 Lott or 470 Capstick with a 20" barrel would be more efficient than a case that holds in excess of 120g of powder? Is it possible to neck the 375 Ruger up to close to 50 cal? That might be a real nice wildcat. Those huge Gibbs cartridges do make my 375 H&H rounds look like childs play though ... Almost bought my CZ in 505 instead of 375 H&H myself ...

Chuck