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NitroX
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The .505 Gibbs
#394191 - 04/11/25 05:33 PM

The .505 Gibbs

https://africanxmag.com/2024/10/06/african-cartridges-that-made-history-the-505-gibbs/

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Re: The .505 Gibbs [Re: NitroX]
#394197 - 05/11/25 06:57 AM

A mate had one of these in a CZ 550 Safari Magnum, it came with 600gn loads & boy did they rock you backwards!
It shot perfectly to the sights & those soft point loads punched thru 18" gum trees & then kept going!
It was one awesome rig

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Re: The .505 Gibbs [Re: 93x64mm]
#394199 - 05/11/25 08:28 AM

That is a great article. Thanks for posting.

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