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Ripp
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Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers//
#314138 - 19/03/18 01:01 PM

HEYM USA

We are pleased to announce the addition of the 505 Gibbs cartridge to our "Express" rifle line. Weighing in at an appropriate 11.0 lbs, the balance and weight distribution are what you would expect in a proper big bore.

FB user's..
https://www.facebook.com/HEYMUSA/?hc_ref...B50&fref=nf

NONE FB users..
https://www.heymusa.com/rifles/express.html

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#314145 - 19/03/18 04:06 PM

excellent ! tired of hearing about 375s and 416s

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Ripp
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: 500Boswell]
#314169 - 20/03/18 12:25 AM

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excellent ! tired of hearing about 375s and 416s

I like the .375 and even more so the .416..but have always wanted a .505

Ripp

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#314190 - 20/03/18 08:54 AM

Those Heym bolt guns are the best large bore hunting rifles I have had anything to do with. 505 will be an interesting addition. I would think they will move quite a few. Not sure what they sell for these days but that would be a fun combination.

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Postman
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Claydog]
#314193 - 20/03/18 09:47 AM

Yes, these rifles are VERY nice! i really like mine. It is very accurate and fits beautifully. the downside? well, not much really...... except long lead times from order to delivery and price.

Would I buy another? You bet ‘cha!!!!!!

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Postman]
#314223 - 20/03/18 07:02 PM

Certainly looks very nice and in a great new cartridge. I have always had an interest in the 505 Gibbs. It seems that Heym go the extra mile when it comes to DG rifles. It is a pity that they don't also make a deer stalking rifle on the same type of action but scaled to suit the cartridge. Very nice. Thanks for posting the link.

Waidmannsheil.

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Homer
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Waidmannsheil]
#314267 - 21/03/18 11:30 AM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Donuts!
But too much gun for me!

Doh!
Homer

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Ripp
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Homer]
#314291 - 21/03/18 11:13 PM

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Donuts!
But too much gun for me!

Doh!
Homer

Have read stories of "detached" retina's shooting large caliber rifles..knowing Heym however, pretty sure they have it figured out..

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Edited by Ripp (21/03/18 11:14 PM)

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Homer
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#314316 - 22/03/18 10:15 AM

G'Day Fella's,

Yes Ripp, I'm sure Heym have but the .505 Gibbs, is still waaay to much gun for me!

LOL!
Homer

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500Boswell
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Homer]
#314331 - 22/03/18 03:07 PM

I had a 500 A2 with a removeable muzzle brake, and with 535gr Woodleighs was easy to shoot ,anyone could have fired it !

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Homer
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: 500Boswell]
#314361 - 23/03/18 08:51 AM

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I had a 500 A2 with a removeable muzzle brake, and with 535gr Woodleighs was easy to shoot ,anyone could have fired it !

G'Day Fella's,

Thank You for the heads up on this 500, and the muzzle brake may help but 11 separate spinal injuries (7 in my neck), still has a lot to say about this. LOL?

Avagreatweekendeh!
Homer

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500Boswell
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Homer]
#314374 - 23/03/18 04:07 PM

Was that a bike accident Homer ?

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Ash
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: 500Boswell]
#316255 - 10/05/18 10:13 AM

I’ve always wanted a Heym bolt gun in .600 nitro. Wouldn’t shoot it much but for some things it’s the having lol. I like rimmed cartridges in bolts.

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ash]
#322580 - 18/12/18 06:46 PM

I have the 416 Rigby and actively searching for the 600 Nitro in the US.

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Moosemind]
#322894 - 31/12/18 02:50 PM

Beautiful rifle! I want one!

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: chuck375]
#322951 - 03/01/19 06:26 AM

The .505 Gibbs stands grand. No other cartridge does that.

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#322953 - 03/01/19 06:34 AM

https://www.africanhuntinggazette.com/12566-2/

https://www.theexplora.com/ive-always-wanted-a-505-gibbs-by-alex-bayer/

Edited by rigbymauser (03/01/19 06:47 AM)

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: rigbymauser]
#322962 - 03/01/19 09:11 AM

Yes I would have to agree with that.

Matt.

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Waidmannsheil]
#322965 - 03/01/19 10:02 AM

There are only 4 African calibres - for want of a better term - that I have lusted after. The 375H&H, 416 Rigby, 404J and the 505 Gibbs. I have the first two so don't see myself picking up a 404J and the recoil of the 416R is about my limit so do not, apart from cost, see myself acquiring the latter, though it would be good to have one and those Heym's sure look good.

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#325774 - 13/03/19 03:17 PM

make it a 500 Jeffery a true .510 bore !

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Nick_Adams
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Rule303]
#326105 - 20/03/19 11:53 AM

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There are only 4 African calibres - for want of a better term - that I have lusted after. The 375H&H, 416 Rigby, 404J and the 505 Gibbs. I have the first two so don't see myself picking up a 404J and the recoil of the 416R is about my limit so do not, apart from cost, see myself acquiring the latter, though it would be good to have one and those Heym's sure look good.

FYI, there was a great review by Phil Massaro in GunDigest 2017 (71st Ed.) of a Heym Express rifle in .404 Jeffery.

Heym let him take it to Africa for a work-out where it accounted for a bull elephant, a Buff, and numerous plains game. Massaro used a mix of factory ammo and handloads during the safari. When he returned to the states, he promptly sent Heym a check for the rifle because he liked it so much.

For .404 fans, or for anyone just interested in the Heym Express rifle, I can highly recommend Massaro's article, which also discusses the .404 cartridge in depth. Great pictures too.

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Ripp
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Nick_Adams]
#326128 - 20/03/19 11:47 PM

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Quote:

There are only 4 African calibres - for want of a better term - that I have lusted after. The 375H&H, 416 Rigby, 404J and the 505 Gibbs. I have the first two so don't see myself picking up a 404J and the recoil of the 416R is about my limit so do not, apart from cost, see myself acquiring the latter, though it would be good to have one and those Heym's sure look good.

FYI, there was a great review by Phil Massaro in GunDigest 2017 (71st Ed.) of a Heym Express rifle in .404 Jeffery.

Heym let him take it to Africa for a work-out where it accounted for a bull elephant, a Buff, and numerous plains game. Massaro used a mix of factory ammo and handloads during the safari. When he returned to the states, he promptly sent Heym a check for the rifle because he liked it so much.

For .404 fans, or for anyone just interested in the Heym Express rifle, I can highly recommend Massaro's article, which also discusses the .404 cartridge in depth. Great pictures too.

This the article???

https://gundigest.com/gear-ammo/reloading/reloading-dangerous-game-cartridges-life-40s

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Ripp
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#326134 - 21/03/19 12:18 AM

Another article on the Heym...by Philip P. Massaro

https://huntforever.org/2016/01/26/heyms...eymExpressrifle

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Edited by Ripp (21/03/19 12:20 AM)

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Ripp
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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#326158 - 21/03/19 05:50 AM

Actually a really nice looking rifle..

Have always wanted a 404 Jeffrey--rumor has it there might be a small Nitro Express meeting in Africa next year..who knows???

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Re: Heym adds .505 Gibbs to Express Rifle calibers// [Re: Ripp]
#326190 - 21/03/19 10:52 PM

Hello Ripp,

I had the opportunity to obtain a Heym Express in 404.
I only can recommend it!

If you happen to visit Germany, please make a short stop in Bavaria and be my guest to test it!

best regards
Rolf

PS: The price tag of the Heym Express in 505 Gibbs is about 19 k €, if memory serves well.
And beside that, I don´t like the color of the front sight, so I passed it :-)

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