505 Gibbs

spike.t · Jul 21, 2015

PHOENIX PHIL said:
I think they're friends of @spike.t and @Jaco Strauss.

@PHOENIX PHIL what do you mean friends of me and @Jaco Strauss ........that is us by the end of SCI !!! :A Banana:

PHOENIX PHIL · Jul 21, 2015

spike.t said:
@PHOENIX PHIL what do you mean friends of me and @Jaco Strauss ........that is us by the end of SCI !!!

What do you mean "by the end?"

matt85 · Jul 21, 2015

spike.t said:
@PHOENIX PHIL what do you mean friends of me and @Jaco Strauss ........that is us by the end of SCI !!!

i can still somewhat remember hanging out with you after the show. :D Drunk:

-matt

spike.t · Jul 21, 2015

matt85 said:
i can still somewhat remember hanging out with you after the show.

-matt

well matt at least you could somewhat remember

, but the @Hartzview Hunting Safaris crew seemed to not have that capability.......... :D Passed Out:

...unless a certain one was bitch slapped to stay awake..... :E Rofl:

PHOENIX PHIL · Jul 21, 2015

spike.t said:
well matt at least you could somewhat remember , but the @Hartzview Hunting Safaris crew seemed to not have that capability.............unless a certain one was bitch slapped to stay awake.....

Yes sir, I was quite happily sleeping by the time such events may have occurred.

spike.t · Jul 21, 2015

PHOENIX PHIL said:
Yes sir, I was quite happily sleeping by the time such events may have occurred.

phil sounds like you are taking the 5th thing there

PHOENIX PHIL · Jul 21, 2015

spike.t said:
phil sounds like you are taking the 5th thing there

Yes sir. Just as good old Sgt. Schultz would say, "I know nothing!" You might have to do a google on Hogan's Hero's to understand that one Mike.

spike.t · Jul 21, 2015

PHOENIX PHIL said:
Yes sir. Just as good old Sgt. Schultz would say, "I know nothing!" You might have to do a google on Hogan's Hero's to understand that one Mike.

dont need to phil, Hogans Heroes made it over the atlantic, used to watch it a "couple of years ago"

when it was shown.

ActionBob · Jul 21, 2015

Now there is the classic TV series of all time!

Sgt. Carter would fit right in with the big bore bunch. Loved to make things go BOOM!

PHOENIX PHIL · Jul 21, 2015

ActionBob said:
Now there is the classic TV series of all time!

Sgt. Carter would fit right in with the big bore bunch. Loved to make things go BOOM!

You know spike would've played the role of Richard Dawson I think quite well.

K-man · Jul 21, 2015

Now that's funny!! Who can play Col. Klink? Achtung!!! Maybe Mugabe?

matt85 · Jul 22, 2015

I just did some testing using Norma 505 Gibbs ammunition in my AHR and I can confirm the nickel plated brass isn't 100% reliable. the first and last cartridge don't have any issues in my rifle but the second cartridge will pop out of the magazine if the gun is stuck or if the bolt is opened quickly after the first round is chambered. it doesn't happen every time but it does happen and losing your second cartridge while attempting to stop a fleeing/charging elephant or buffalo would be unacceptable!

-matt

CTDolan · Jul 30, 2015

Speaking of the heavy hitters, here's an interesting concept, a way to enjoy them without being beaten senseless:

https://drivelanddope.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/for-the-love-of-big-guns/

matt85 · Jul 30, 2015

CTDolan said:
Speaking of the heavy hitters, here's an interesting concept, a way to enjoy them without being beaten senseless:

https://drivelanddope.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/for-the-love-of-big-guns/

if you looking for a light load for the 505 Gibbs, im currently working on a load using a 600gr hard cast gas checked bullet. its still a work in progess but my hope is to push them around 1900fps. so far ive got them over 115gr of IMR 7828 and 5gr of pillow stuffing which seems to put most of them right on top of each other but im still getting fliers so i suspect my speed is still a little fast for te bullet.

i will post the load once i get it dialed in.

-matt

CTDolan · Jul 31, 2015

It'd be nice to have a reliable load for the Gibbs for trigger time at the range (being able to shoot a lot, just for the fun of it), and for hunting lighter game (which, around here, is deer and black bear (and maybe moose)).

CTDolan · Jul 31, 2015

Matt, I just noticed something (don't know why I didn't before)...600 grains at 1900 fps??? There's nothing light about 600 grains at 1900 fps!!!! Perhaps when it comes to the 505 Gibbs, yes, this is true, but in general, definitely not!!!

CTDolan · Jul 31, 2015

That aside, though, from where are you getting 600 cast bullets (or, do you cast your own)?

matt85 · Jul 31, 2015

600gr at 1900fps still counts as a light load!

i get the 600gr bullets here: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=497679214

-matt

CTDolan · Aug 1, 2015

Thank you!

colorado · Aug 1, 2015

matt85 said:
600gr at 1900fps still counts as a light load!

i get the 600gr bullets here: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=497679214

-matt

Definitely a plinking load lol!

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