.505 Gibbs project

[Baz460]

It’s a CZ 550 custom safari.

[cracker]

Cracker.
2 weeks ago I bought a 505 and am just waiting for my PTA to arrive.

I got some loaded rounds with it, and I definitely think that they are not for the recoil sensitive.

Woodleigh 525 grn soft points, 138 grns of 2213sc.

Woodleigh 600 grn Protective Points, 129 grns 2213SC.


Hornady DGX 525 grn SP's 136 grns RE 17.


Will let you know how it performs on Buffalo very shortly.

Cheers Baz.

Yeah im expecting the recoil to be stout but thats parts of the deal.

thanks for the load data seems to not be a heap in written literature that i own

ill report back once iv shot mine.

[Baz460]

Cracker.
I have a CZ Safari Grade 505 Gibbs and have just returned from a buff hunting trip in the Territory.
The 505 with 130 gns of AR 2213SC and a 600 grn Woodleigh PP is absolutely devastating on the largest of bulls, shoulder shots would blow them of there feet.
You will not be disappointed with your decision to go with a 505, providing you don't us nanna loads, so get it and enjoy.
Cheers Baz.

[Bill]

Sounds awesome Baz, where did ya hunt and how did you find the dry condtions ?

Im planning on atleast 1 trip next year with my A Square, 2 if work allows.

[Baz460]

Bill, I hunted with Aaron Corbett from Australian Outback Buffalo Safaris, and it was great. I spent two weeks with Aaron, and he shot a bull over 100 inches with my Gibbs and is now hooked on the big bores.
Aaron said he has never seen buff react to a bullet like from the 505.
Cheers, Baz.

[Bill]

I could only imaging Baz !!, I just bought some 600gr Woodleigh FMJ to test, will load em up in January when its nice and hot....

Any pics mate ?

[Baz460]

Bill, I tried to upload a couple of pics, but it didn't work, said the file is to big.

[Bill]

maybe try and reduce the resolution abit, right click to edit usually around 1200x800 is plenty

I also use ' BBI image hosting ' , click on BBcode full link and then copy and paste

[Baz460]

The 100 plus inch bull that Aaron shot with the Gibbs.

[Bill]

Nice Bull, geez Aaron makes the Gibbs look small

[cracker]

looks good, did the scope smash you in the face?
iv not been game to put an optic on mine yet

[Baz460]

My first bull. And the 505 claimed one bloke that had a shot, there was even skin on the scope!

[Bill]

nice one Baz, whats the scope ? did you trade the 460 in ?

[Baz460]

Bill it’s a Leupold VX 111 1x5. About the Weatherby Bill, I had it for 30 years and I got pretty crook back a few years ago, and unfortunately sold it. Absolutely loved it, then got a 500 double, had trouble with that, then got the Gibbs.

[cracker]

My first bull. And the 505 claimed one bloke that had a shot, there was even skin on the scope!

haha my lott did that too a guy at the range.
sure is alot of fun these big safari rifles