Ruger RSM 505 Gibbs

50Gunner

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Jim DuBell built from factory RSM 416 Rigby, beautiful blonde and black streaked walnut factory stock, I had oversized engraved cross bolts added as well as a 1" black Decelerator pad, everything else is bedded, also added white front sight bead from NECG, the rifle shoots solids to the same place at 25 or 50 yards, rifle feeds and functions perfect with everything from 525gr CEB #13 solids, 570gr Barnes banded flat nosed solids to both 600gr Woodleighs, solids and PP Weldcore soft points.

Mr. DuBell informed me he apprenticed under Cliff LaBounty, he not only worked the feed ramp to feed flat nosed solids, but worked extractor to slip over a loaded round in the chamber if you find yourself in a dire hurry, I don't do that, just push down on the back of the round with the rest of the mag box loaded while pushing bolt forward, slips right under the extractor like it should.

A set of excellent Alaska Arms QD rings are included with the rifle, for a couple hundred bucks more I'll leave the old Leupold fixed 3X scope with the desirable heavy German #4 reticle.

Loaded ammunition, brass, dies with shellholder, file trim die and component bullets, purchaser has first shot at components and scope.

1 set CH4D reloading dies with shellholder
1 count CH4D 505 Gibbs file trim die
36 count 525gr CED #13 solids
96 count 570gr Barnes banded flat nosed solids, I had a friend draw these down in a big press for me from .509" to .505"
24 count 600gr Woodleigh solids
55 count 600gr Woodleigh PP Weldcore softs
24 count Empty brass cases
16 count loaded ammunition 600gr Woodleigh solids
32 count loaded ammunition 600gr Woodleigh PP Weldcore
1 each 525gr CEB and Barnes 570gr solids
All 600gr ammunition clocks around 2200 fps, loaded with H-4831 SC powder

All brass cases and loaded ammo is in Jamison and Norma brass, have noticed no difference in accuracy or velocity between the two brass brands, this rifle just hits where you point it.

$2500 shipped for rifle and rings if your FFL excepts from private shipper, a little more if he doesn't, Alaska and California can be figured on actual cost as well.

Don't need any trades, too much overlap if that's a real thing ; ]

Woodcarver has kindly said he'll post up some pics later today, many thanks Woodcarver.
Thanks for looking.
 
Here are the pics for @50Gunner 505 Gibbs. Great guy, deal with confidence.

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Dang Jerry! Didn't even have the pics up before it sold! lol
 
Thanks Gents, it's a heck of a fire breather, also, full disclosure, i took those 600gr Woodleigh solids to a full 2500+ fps checking stock bedding, new cross bolt install in relation to stock fit, the rifle never flinched, solid as a bank vault.
 
Man you're set with that RSM 375 H&H Uncontroled Round Feed, with 250gr TTSX, 270gr TSX or 300gr A-Frames or Partitions, ALL plains game and cats out to as far as you're comfortable shooting them are in the salt, That 505 will easily handle the heavy lifting for the rest.

Congrats Sir,

50Gunner
 
Congratulations to buyer and seller. This has to be one of the best bargains I’ve ever seen on AH or will ever see!
 
I've seen a few of these: Our of curiosity how many does the magazine hold? Just two? or Three?

Dang. I been looking for a Ruger RSM to trio with my Lipseys Africans. .505 would be great.
 
That was a steal of a deal. All I can say is you are going to love the 505. It kills rather well
 
Wow I’m sorry I missed this ad earlier! Congrats to both involved
 

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