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Offline ncpreacherboy1

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25 gibbs????
« on: October 28, 2006, 07:27:27 AM »
can anyone tell me what this cartridge is and can a handi be rechambered for this?
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2006, 11:35:44 AM »
I know nothing about it, but here's a comparison to the .25-06.

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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2006, 11:50:18 AM »
The Gibbs cartridges are basically "improved" [Ackley] improved cartridges.  If you're familiar with how cartridges are "Ackley improved" mostly with with 40-degree shouklders, imagine those cartridges with the shoulders moved forward leaving a shorter neck than would be on the '06, .25/06, .270 etc.  Based on the .30/06-.270 cases, once they're Gibb's improved you have cartridges with the absolute maximum capacity they are capable of.

A company out of Laramie or Casper WY makes custom ammo, and I believe firearms.  Their ammo often have the name 'Hawk' after them.  Check out the .338 Hawk, .375 Hawk, .416 Hawk, etc.
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2006, 02:16:03 AM »
is it safe to gibbs improve a handi?
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2006, 06:28:01 AM »
Don't even think about it. Unless you had some other way of fire forming the cases.
The Gibs requires a max load with a bullet jamed tight into the lands and a lubed case to get good formed cases.

This generates a heck of a lot of pressure. Lesser loads would only give you case head seperation. I had a 30 Gibbs one time and it was a pain. For the little extra you get above a 25-06AI it's not worth it, specially in a Handi.

For that matter a 25-06 is about all you can reasonable expect to work well in a Handi, with some slightly reduced loads. Not to forget that Handi's are not bolt guns.

No a 25 Gibbs is not any more  dangerous than any other wildcat. If you can find some new formed brass you could use the 25 Gibbs in a Handi.

Or if you wanted a 25Gibbs on a single shot action bad enough, a Ruer#1 would be an acceptable platform. But then why frigg around just chamber the #1 for the 257 Wby. or the 25 STW.
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2006, 04:18:00 PM »
fred m ,
i enjoy your no nonsense replys to handi rechambering questions . if i ever have any questions about rechambering i am going to ask you !
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2006, 06:53:56 PM »
Shooter 72.
Thanks, You are welcome.

I have been battling with my rebored a rechambered 257 Roberts, it keeps on loosening up and I am not shooting max loads. Imagin a 25 Gibbs.  I was going to take it hunting in a couple of days, but not the way it shoots now. Gone from less than a 1/2" to 2-1/2". The Ruger#1 gets the nod to go hunting it does not need any baby sitting.

Eh man, the name of my 257 Roberts is chinese. "SUM TING WONG"
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Re: 25 gibbs????
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2006, 02:46:00 PM »
Fred M ,
your the best , keep it up !
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