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.505 Gibbs Question: Are all .504" groove diameter?

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03 November 2007, 23:04
RIP
.505 Gibbs Question: Are all .504" groove diameter?
CIP lists the proof barrel specs showing:
1:16" twist
.504" diameter in the grooves
.494" diameter in the lands, bore diameter
The bullet they show on the cartridge has a maximum spec of .505"

I only have a CZ .505 Gibbs with 1:10" twist barrel made by Harry McGowen before he sold to the Kalispell, Montana group. I have not slugged it.

Right now I am caught up in a trip to Minnesota, and will not be able to pay full attention to my hobby duties due to work duties I am getting behind on.

Note to self: slug the CZ barrel

What do the various makes of .505 Gibbs barrels slug?

Sumbuddy who know?
04 November 2007, 10:55
RIP
O.K. nobody has slugged their one of 35 original Gibbs .505 rifle barrels. Wink

Krieger specifies .505" groove and .495" land/bore diameter.

I cannot slug my CZ at the moment, but IIRC Harry McGowen said it was supposed to be the full .505" groove diameter.

I suppose a full .505" diameter bullet would be the universal .505 Gibbs bullet diameter afterall. animal
06 November 2007, 04:46
McGowenRifle
The groove should be .505, not .504.
06 November 2007, 07:38
Idaho Sharpshooter
My CZ 505 Gibbs is .495"/.505". I believe they have McGowen barrels on them...?

Rich
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