What is the .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express)?

The .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) is a factory rifle cartridge in the George Gibbs cartridges family, introduced in 1910.

What bullet diameter does the .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) use?

The .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) uses a bullet diameter of 0.505 inches.

What is the case type of the .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express)?

The .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) has a Rimless, Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) use?

The .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) uses a 0.254 primer.

What cartridges are in the George Gibbs cartridges family?

The George Gibbs cartridges family includes the .505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express) and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.505 Gibbs (Rimless Nitro Express)

Rifle Factory

Family	George Gibbs cartridges
Year	1910
Case Type	Rimless, Bottlenecked
Primer	0.254

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.505
Case Length	3.15
Neck Ø	0.53
Shoulder Ø	0.588
Base Ø	0.635
Rim Ø	0.635
Total Length	3.85

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