hoppdoc
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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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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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YOU have to let us know how that shoots...
Ripp
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mehulkamdar
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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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One serious piece of good news,hoppdoc.Congrats
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AzGuy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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