Mysticplayer
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Just got my 30 Gibbs back from the gunsmith. Was thinking between the AI and the Gibbs. Went with the Gibbs because of higher case capacity and it is a "named" wildcat. Performance is very close to the same for either.
Out of a 30" barrel I would expect either improved cases to be 200 to 300fps over a conventional 25-06 and 100gr bullets.
The Gibbs has a 0.25" neck and a 40deg shoulder. The AI can be a variety of dimensions so you will have to see what reamer your gunsmith has. Either should feed the same (good or bad). The AI will have a slightly longer neck for what that's worth.
AI should be able to use 25-06 ammo if necessary. The Gibbs will need to be fireformed properly (shoulder moved forward). Performance between the two are very similar with the Gibbs possibly being faster. Both should be equally accurate..or not.
H4831SC, IMR7828, Re22 and Retumbo should be great powders.
Enjoy burning out your throat...
Jerry
Out of a 30" barrel I would expect either improved cases to be 200 to 300fps over a conventional 25-06 and 100gr bullets.
The Gibbs has a 0.25" neck and a 40deg shoulder. The AI can be a variety of dimensions so you will have to see what reamer your gunsmith has. Either should feed the same (good or bad). The AI will have a slightly longer neck for what that's worth.
AI should be able to use 25-06 ammo if necessary. The Gibbs will need to be fireformed properly (shoulder moved forward). Performance between the two are very similar with the Gibbs possibly being faster. Both should be equally accurate..or not.
H4831SC, IMR7828, Re22 and Retumbo should be great powders.
Enjoy burning out your throat...
Jerry