I was curious about the recoil difference between a 450 Rigby vs 505 Gibbs.

Over the weekend I shot a buddy's 450 Rigby at the range. I shot it about a dozen times. I would not call it pleasant to shoot, but it was manageable.

His 450 Rigby is very accurate. He loads 500 grains to 2400 fps.

How does this compare to 505 Gibbs???

Thanks for the advice.

Much will have to do with rifle weight, fit, and muzzle velocity. A 600gr bullet at 2,250 from a 505 Gibbs of 10 -11 lbs would likely feel less than the 450 Rigby in a 9 lb rifle with that load.

I load my .450 Rigby to 2200 fps and I love shooting it but not past 2200 fps. That is sufficient velocity to anchor anything. Can't speak for the 505 Gibbs but my .500 NE is decidedly more than my .450.

I have my .450 made to my measurements and that makes all the difference with any rifle.

I found the Gibbs just a tad past my shooting ability off the bench, and distasteful off hand. Seemed to more it recoil was considerably more than a 450 Rigby, but just may have been the rifle..I had a 7.5 lbs Gibbs IMP at one time and shot it twice before I sold it.

Given the same weight and stock fit, the 505 Gibbs shooting a 600g bullet at 2200 fps will have about 15% more recoil than the 450 Rigby. Doesn't seem like much unless it's just enough to get past your recoil limit. My recoil limit is a 570g bullet at 2300 fps out of my 500 Jeffery. The fun index plummets for me if I load them much faster.