The proper way to shoulder and fire a left handed 505 Gibbs, right handed!

Don't know why I've never seen that technique before ...

I'm waiting for the video of you firing it ...



Chuck

Wish I had that LH 505!

Ed

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Originally posted by 505ED:
Wish I had that LH 505!

Ed

I'm left handed and I don't. I think that's above my recoil threshhold. A double in 470 NE is fine but that 505's in a whole new class.

BTW, if anyone's interested, Midway had some 505 diameter bullets on closeout at a pretty hefty discount.

Is that an Empire Rifle?

George

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I'm left handed and I don't. I think that's above my recoil threshhold. A double in 470 NE is fine but that 505's in a whole new class.

I shot this 505 next to a 470 Heym and didnt find either rifles unpleasant to shoot. I dont remember the load Roscoe had rolled up for the 505 nor the make of rifle so Roscoe will have to fill us in when he returns from the pig hunt.

Also, the professional instructor is the legendary N E 450 No2! If you havent had to opportunity to meet him you are certainly missing out on a treat!!

Thanks Fjold, I'm getting my CZ rebarreled to 505 Gibbs as we speak. I'll check Midway.

Chuck

Bottom ejection....tough to get in a DG rifle.

Gary
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Originally posted by Mississippian:
The proper way to shoulder and fire a left handed 505 Gibbs, right handed!

You are looking good there, Tony!

I wonder what the Scotch count was?

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I wonder what the Scotch count was?

Actually it was very low. He had a few then thought he was pulling one over on us by drinking water. We let him slide because rumor was he let his hair down the night before! (the picture above is from Sunday night) I hate I missed Monday night!

Here's some info on the rifle

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The rifle was a left hand Dumoulin mauser 505 Gibbs. The loads were 140 grains of H4831 shooting 535 grain bullets.

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Originally posted by JudgeG:
I wonder what the Scotch count was?

It must have been high for him to be pictured with "Bolt Action Trash"!

This is one time where controled round feed is mandatory.

When shooting rapid fire, as in a charge, you hang on to the bolt and "press" the trigger with your thumb.

While a Double rifle IS superiour to a bolt rifle for DG, you should know how to use both in a pinch... Even if it is left handed.

The rifle is a Dumoulin, but I can't remember the loads.