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Nyati404
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Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington
05/09/10 04:13 PM

Thanks all for all the comments. It was always a dream to have dangerous game rifle although it most certainly is hard to really justify a 505 Gibbs that is so limited in its application. It was built purely as an Elephant gun which makes it even harder, as even in Africa, its use is somewhat limited. It usually also means I have to travel with two rifles and normally take the .375 H&H along as well. And yes, the hand was most definitely shaking when I had to write the cheque out. My wife still gives me that evil stare every time it is mentioned; somewhat akin to the look a Buffalo gives you at close range…

With a passion for big bore bolt actions, I love function, dependability and hunting with something a little traditional and special. The 505 probably turned out a little more ornate than I had first visualized and it was only after coaxing from Karena Clode at Westely Richards that I allowed the gold and border engraving. I’m glad I did as it’s simple and not over done.

I have put quite a few rounds through it in practice now, Norma PH, 600 gr, 2100 fps with 5877 ft-lbs of energy. Even in an 11 lb rifle that equates to a fair boot in the shoulder. As I practiced it got easier and I would describe it as manageable. I know I won’t even feel it in the scrub. Long range shots are not really my thing, but at less than 25m on Elephant and Buffalo, it should be awesome!

Three weeks out, the .505 and I will be on Safari and in action against Bull Elephant and Buffalo. Hopefully Ill have some better photo of the rifle to post once it has ‘walked in the footsteps of the giants’

Happy hunting everyone

"The campfires of memory will burn forever –
Their fuel the voices telling of the day...."

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Edited by Bruce (06/09/10 01:25 AM)

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505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	mehulkamdar	04/09/10 12:34 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	A10ACN	06/09/10 12:49 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Anonymous	08/09/10 12:32 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Nyati404	08/09/10 01:09 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Nyati404	04/09/10 01:04 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	mehulkamdar	04/09/10 01:16 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	tinker	04/09/10 01:25 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Ben	04/09/10 05:05 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Anonymous	04/09/10 11:46 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	kamilaroi	04/09/10 01:30 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Cinghiale	04/09/10 01:45 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	rigbymauser	04/09/10 03:46 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Rockdoc	04/09/10 04:58 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Empire375	04/09/10 07:06 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	RigbyUser	04/09/10 09:56 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	500grains	05/09/10 11:07 AM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Nyati404	05/09/10 04:13 PM
Re: 505 Gibbs Rifle Belonging to Member Bruce Worthington	Homer	05/09/10 06:48 PM

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