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hoppdoc
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Got A New Toy!!
#112115 - 19/08/08 10:22 PM

Just finished negotiations on a 505 Gibbs--

I am anxious to see how it shoots.I will buy little factory amunition and will handload the beast with 600 gr Woodleigh's, Jameson Brass, and H4831 powder.Gotta buy the handload stuff I don't have--It's been a while.

Fun, fun, fun--

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bigmaxx
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: hoppdoc]
#112116 - 19/08/08 10:41 PM

Wow, nice rifle. Exceptional wood. Congratulations! Bet that thing kicks. I looked at one a couple of months ago. I'm jealous!

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Ripp
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: bigmaxx]
#112117 - 19/08/08 11:11 PM

YOU have to let us know how that shoots...

Ripp

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mehulkamdar
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: hoppdoc]
#112124 - 20/08/08 12:40 AM

Doc,

Yes, I am 100% in agrement with Bigmaxx - that is some lovely wood on a magnificent rifle! May you have some fantastic and memorable hunts with this beauty!

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eljefedouble
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: mehulkamdar]
#112133 - 20/08/08 04:13 AM

One serious piece of good news,hoppdoc.Congrats

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AzGuy
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: hoppdoc]
#112143 - 20/08/08 12:58 PM

hoppdoc,

Congrats on the New Toy!! Very nice wood!

I've been so worried about you taking on those peske/dangerous garden grizzlies with your 500 NE

Glad to see that you have upgraded to a proper sized DG rifle!!

Enjoy.

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Con
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: AzGuy]
#112147 - 20/08/08 01:42 PM

Cripes ... that looks nice!!! Can we have a picture of the bolt-face ... interested in how much or little metal is left in place.
Cheers...
Con

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hoppdoc
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: Con]
#112156 - 20/08/08 07:47 PM

Thanks all!!

A 505 boltface is shown below(haven't recieved my rifle yet)---
not much to surround the cartridge base but mine will operate at Double pressures!!! Not needed but the max load can be a 600 grainer at 2500 fps-Ouch!! Think I will go for 600 gr Woodleighs at around 2200-plenty enough for most any DG if I do my part!

From what I read feeding and ejection are sometimes issues--we'll see--

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Edited by hoppdoc (20/08/08 07:50 PM)

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5Bshooter
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: hoppdoc]
#112199 - 21/08/08 11:16 AM

Great looking rifle. I have the same model in a Gibbs as well. Your pic's remind me that I need to get AHR to install a couple of cross bolts. Mine was an early version with full bedding, and thus far, after close to 180 rounds or so, no problems. But I like the insurance they would afford. You will love the CZ, and the 505 is a pussycat!

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DUGABOY1
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: hoppdoc]
#112989 - 30/08/08 10:07 AM

Quote:

Thanks all!!

s!!! Not needed but the max load can be a 600 grainer at 2500 fps-Ouch!!
From what I read feeding and ejection are sometimes issues--we'll see--

WOW, I sure hope your dentures are made of steel, and you have your retenas super glued in place!

Congratulations! That is a fine looking rifle!

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hoppdoc
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Re: Got A New Toy!! [Re: DUGABOY1]
#113035 - 31/08/08 05:25 AM

No problem. I plan on shooting 600 gr at maybe 2100-2150fps.

I am also interested in the 540 gr GS at 2250 to 2300 fps.
That's supposed to be an impressive whacker and the SD is around .300.

600gr at 2500fps--Nope, I am into being able to shoot a 2nd shot or more if needed. Also,I have no desire to have the gun become permanently imbedded in me as a foreign object!!

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