CZ and "new" old calibers
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30 April 2004, 21:46
huskyAlf,
Interesting!
When i asked Norma why they are presenting loads for the .505 Gibbs in their new reloading manual i got a very strange answer, sort of:
"-It is a very interesting cartridge and there might be new demands for it and there will be a need for cases..."
As i understand it Norma will start to make brass for George Gibbs .505

Husky
Yes these are exciting times indeed

01 May 2004, 02:59
TGetzenALF,
How about an e-mail address? I'll start pestering them daily from five different e-mail addresses.
Todd
Alf,
The key there is probably "real interest." I admit I bought a 9.3x62 for no reason whatsoever, and would probably buy a 404 for no reason whatsoever.
I do think the 550 Magnum action would be wasted on a 404, as in the case of the .375. It would be nice to just use the 550 action, but they may not ask me.

01 May 2004, 07:20
AtkinsonWill,
I I understand your post you would like to just have a 550 action, in which case you can order one from Brownells..they keep them in stock...
If they only made anything left-handed.

Ray,
Going that way I'd have $2000+ in a .404. I REALLY don't need one that bad.

Maybe I'll luck out and CZ won't bring one out!
01 May 2004, 12:50
JohnTheGreekSent them my email today. God I hope they do a good job with the .505 !
Best,
JohnTheGreek
I bought a 9.3x62 for no real reason as well jut because Ray & others said it was good. I will buy a .505 for no good reason as well. I just like calibres thats all !!
I will be furstrated if they bring a .404 out because of all the expense I am going to with a 1909 mauser to have one built....I would be just as happy with your plain old cz 550.