500 Nitro,

I didn't know you were a lefty. I will pm you about the gibbs.

Gibbs505,

How is the bullet selction for your 505?

Shakari,

Don't I wish I could get one of each. Sadly that isn't the case.

Allen, Daryl, hoppdoc

You do bring up good points and I have thought about those issues myself. I probably should have made it clearer in my earlier post but I have a 375 H&H already that my dad normally uses and think that if I need to take a longer shot then I feel comfortable with the 500's I could use the 375.

Nikudu, Kenneth,

I know what you mean about the recoil levels and knowing what you are getting into but I have no problem shooting a 458 WM so I think I shouldn't have any problem with the Rigby and figure I can work up to the Jeff or Gibbs and worst case I will put a mercury tube in it.

Scott,

I would be very interested to hear your experiences with the different rounds. Which 500 did you like better for whatever reason? Was the difference on game noticeable at all between the two? As far as recoil which of the 500's was worse? I know the factory stats show the Jeffery to be more powerful but what I am interested in is percieved recoil (ie. sharp, push, etc)

To everyone,

Those who have owned any of the three, how much did the rifles weigh?

What about case design. Isn't the gibbs case design superior to the Jeffery because of the Jeff's rebated rim, limited powder capacity and shorter neck? I have heard of handloads with the gibbs achieving 600gr@2578fps and 700gr@2260fps but apparently because of the short neck on the Jeff it is a real challenge to get heavier projectiles in without sacrificeing powder capacity. While I doubt I will ever have the need to go outside of factory specs it is nice to know it is there and if I can stand the recoil it would be fun to give it a shot.

I really go back and forth multiple times daily on which cartridge I want to use. The 416 would be great and definitely a step up from the 375 but the 500's really interest me. I know they are all great rounds and have their pros and cons so I need to decide which one I will enjoy the most.

I have been having trouble finding the ballistics for the 500's... Anyone know where I could find one, especially for the trajectory? I found one that said the 500 Jeffery was at -2.99" @150yards but would like to see it out to 300 for both. The 416 table I found said the 416 drops anywhere from 10-12" @300yards w/ 400 gr projectiles of different makes @2400fps and is zero @200 yards.

Any and all comments appreciated.