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The 505 Gibbs has Arrived

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12 February 2016, 01:27
Biebs
The 505 Gibbs has Arrived
This is one of the rifles in the set of 6 being made for me, mostly from actions and barreled actions and stock blanks bought here on AR from fellow members. Now just the 458 Win Mag and 404 Jeffery and we're all done.


This one was a new MRC 1999 PH action that someone had waited a couple years too long for. I had 10 stock blanks from Singleshotguy, and sent one down to Bijou Creek to add to the others.







12 February 2016, 03:08
pagosawingnut
Nice looking rifle! That ought to beat you up.
12 February 2016, 03:14
Biebs
I'll do a 600gr at 2,150 fps...won't be too bad.
12 February 2016, 03:20
SingleShotGuy
Wow, Biebs, you sure put those stock blanks to good use!!!..Beautiful rifles!

Ed
12 February 2016, 03:46
dukxdog
Very perty Jon. Nice battery!
12 February 2016, 03:49
BaxterB
Holy balls man.
12 February 2016, 03:54
Biebs
quote:
Wow, Biebs, you sure put those stock blanks to good use!!!.

Ed, remember that pile of wood I bought from you? They're all rifles now :-)
12 February 2016, 04:40
Rockdoc
Biebs, that looks great. Very nicely done.

What barrel is it?

I have one of the 505 Gibbs actions siting with a friend in VT, must have something done with it... One day!


DRSS
12 February 2016, 05:21
Biebs
I believe it's a Douglas, with NECG Masterpiece sights and barrel band. I like the quarter rib with the caliber engraved on the flat.
12 February 2016, 05:56
Brandon.Gleason
Great looking rifle. Looking forward to seeing the complete set.
12 February 2016, 07:02
.366torque
You sick! (a twisted, freaky, masochistic kind)
With impeccable taste.
12 February 2016, 19:03
xausa
Nice rifle!

Hard to tell from the photos, but it looks as though you had the flats on the receiver ring and bridge machined to accept BRNO style rings. Would that be accurate?

If anyone is interested, I have one of those actions I'm prepared to part with, since I already have a .505 Gibbs on a GM action.
12 February 2016, 19:19
Biebs
Yes, ready to scope, but I'm thinking a ghost ring peep would be cool, and appropriate for an Elephant rifle.
12 February 2016, 19:57
butchloc
what kind of wood is the forend tip??
12 February 2016, 20:13
Biebs
Butch, not sure. They have red streaks running through dark brown to black. Maybe Rosewood?
12 February 2016, 20:54
CHIPB
Jon: that is a very handsome .505. I am guessing by the profile of the fore end that your .505 holds 4 down and one in the chamber....am I right? Cheers. Chip.
12 February 2016, 21:07
Biebs
Yes, the rifles in this set will have the short, British-style forend. I haven't loaded it up yet, so not sure about magazine capacity.
13 February 2016, 05:42
Rockdoc
Biebs, once again a lovely rifle.

What weight is it?

Look forward to you report on shooting then hunting with it.

Cheers, Chris


DRSS
13 February 2016, 06:26
Beretta682E
quote:
Originally posted by Rockdoc:
Biebs, once again a lovely rifle.

Look forward to you report on shooting then hunting with it.



I am looking forward to seeing it offered for sale in the classified section dancing

Too nice a gun for you Biebs and can you shoot a big bore with a mercury kickstop ?

Mike
13 February 2016, 06:43
Biebs
Go play Army with your new toys :-)
14 February 2016, 02:50
larryshores
Mike told me he wanted to borrow it and carry it in his truck in case he gets stuck somewhere!
14 February 2016, 04:58
Biebs
Larry, it wouldn't do him any good...it doesn't come with a 30-round magazine :-)
14 February 2016, 06:45
BenKK
Awesome! Enjoy!
14 February 2016, 16:08
fairgame
That is a big kicker for a little bloke like you.

Nicely done though.


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14 February 2016, 19:50
bwanamrm
Nice rifle Jon! And what is the price? Big Grin


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15 February 2016, 02:17
Biebs
Ah, I see a couple of Turds have surfaced in the bowl! :-)
15 February 2016, 04:30
butchloc
well after careful study - i have determined the following:
this is a beautiful rifle - much to good for a blaser owner
to shoot it the current owner must wear a sandbag on his shoulder and a pillow on his behind
that it will be for sale in the classifieds shortly after the 1st shot
15 February 2016, 06:28
Biebs
Butch, I had the 8th 700 AHR rifle made, as well as 2 different 600 OK rifles and Verney Carron doubles in 600 NE and 577 NE. I love my big bores! You can shoot any of the big stuff provided you keep the velocity at 2,150 fps or below, which most of them are anyway.
15 February 2016, 08:14
Beretta682E
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Butch, I had the 8th 700 AHR rifle made, as well as 2 different 600 OK rifles and Verney Carron doubles in 600 NE and 577 NE. I love my big bores! You can shoot any of the big stuff provided you keep the velocity at 2,150 fps or below, which most of them are anyway.


Shoot and hit something are two different things.

This is too much gun for you Biebs - time for the classified dancing

Mike
15 February 2016, 17:45
larryshores
You two guys crack me up!
15 February 2016, 18:03
lindy2
The deer must be very large in northern Jersey.
15 February 2016, 19:41
Biebs
Lindy, here's one of my 1 1/2 year oplds on the property. He still has a few years of growth yet. I usually use a 577, but thought I'd tone it down some :-)


15 February 2016, 20:21
jerry mcdonald
BWAAHAHAHAHA on the tweener buck Big Grin Hell of a nice rifle Biebs, Congrats!
15 February 2016, 20:39
Biebs
Hey Gunner, it's a bit on the light side for you :-)
15 February 2016, 23:38
Beretta682E
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
You two guys crack me up!


Just pulling Biebs chain on his weak shooting abilities.

But mark my word this gun will be in the classified.

Biebs has a gun trading problem. Beats a gun hoarding and collecting problem by a country mile.

Mike
16 February 2016, 00:27
lindy2
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Lindy, here's one of my 1 1/2 year oplds on the property. He still has a few years of growth yet. I usually use a 577, but thought I'd tone it down some :-)



That is a dandy buck! I hope he sticks around for you and for sure I hope he doesn't get hit by a car somewhere!
16 February 2016, 02:22
Code4
Fat belly, straight bolt handle, open grip. Love it.
16 February 2016, 03:19
mdstewart
Really beautiful rifle Jon. Hope you shoot it my friend.


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16 February 2016, 03:47
Biebs
Michael, I think I'll leave this one with open sights, even though the bridged are machined for rings. My foray into leverguns got me back into using open sights. I'll just cut the distances and pick my shots....back to hunting the old fashioned way.
16 February 2016, 17:54
Beretta682E
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Lindy, here's one of my 1 1/2 year oplds on the property. He still has a few years of growth yet. I usually use a 577, but thought I'd tone it down some :-)



I think I know where I am going poaching next year Cool

Mike