Gibbs rifle

Burrahobbit · September 12, 2001, 03:28 PM

Hello all,

Has any one had any experience with the Gibbs Quest II rifle? Based on an enfield carbine...even if you havent, take a look at the website http://www.gibbsrifle.com/sport.html any insite would be helpful. POS or perhaps somthing to look at? ALSO, would there be the possibility of even close to rapid reloading with this model (with that mount where it is?) Thank you
-BH

hksigwalther · September 12, 2001, 04:55 PM

I have one. It is a very fun little rifle. Metal work is a little rough (it is after all an old Ishapore rebuilt) but the wood is very good. I would suggest shooting off of the bench as it was painful for me. Off hand is great.

As for the scope mount, as I have said before, it isn't worth the metal it is made out of. Considerable amount if Dremling required both on the mount and on the gun (non-critical area). The rifle (at least mine) is accurate enough for me with open sights.

Since the rifle accepts detachable magazines, I just bought a few more and reload that way instead of through the top. I had purchased my mags through Sportsman's guide. Not sure if they have any more.

Recoil, for a little gun, is actually not bad at all. The compensator that's part of the flash hider works very efficiently. I would estimate that the muzzle of my QEII rises no more that 3" under recoil off hand. I like the little gun overall. The only thing that I don't care for is the nickel finish, I prefer blue/parkerized.

There is at least one other TFL posters, however, who has had headspacing problem with his. Might want to check the Archives.

hksigwalther · September 12, 2001, 04:59 PM

Oh, also, welcome to The Firingline.

Burrahobbit · September 12, 2001, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the welcome. Do you have any other recommendations for perhaps a similar (308) type rifle?

Art Eatman · September 12, 2001, 05:44 PM

Yeah, welcome! And make yourself to home--any number can play!

Regards,

Art

sleeping dog · September 12, 2001, 06:39 PM

Burrahobbit,
A recommendation on something similar? How about a Spanish Mauser FR8? It's a large-ring Mauser, short barrel with a flash spreader, chambered for 7.62x51 NATO. Probably not easy to put a scope on, though.

Regards

Lord Grey Boots · September 12, 2001, 06:48 PM

I have the Gibb's QE (.303).
Fun little rifle in a serious calibre.

The FR8 is the other choice. I've been looking hard at the QE II and the FR8. Might have to get both...

artech · September 13, 2001, 10:39 AM

You might try the shortened Number Four "Tanker" version as sold by Gibbs and Navy Arms, I have a Gibbs version that has proven to be thouroughly enjoyable. Hope this helps.

hksigwalther · September 13, 2001, 11:18 AM

As mentioned, the CETME FR-8 is another simple, short, light .308WIN that I am also considering getting myself. The only problem for me is that it is not a common thing where I'm at so I've actually only seen one up close. A bit rougher than the QEII as it is all surplus whereas the QEII is rebuilt but I'm sure it does the job as well. It is very inexpensive afterall.

http://www.storm.ca/~debin666/html/the_fr-8_page.html
http://www.recguns.com/IIID2a191.html

Either gun would make an excellent low cost Scout Rifle.

**Mike Irwin** · September 13, 2001, 12:41 PM

Hum... You know, the Quest doesn't interest me much, but the one right below it, the Summit, certainly does. A bolt gun in .45-70...

Burrahobbit · September 13, 2001, 02:33 PM

thank you all for your input, it's greatly appreciated.

September 12, 2001, 03:28 PM	#1
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: September 3, 2001 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 23	Gibbs rifle Hello all, Has any one had any experience with the Gibbs Quest II rifle? Based on an enfield carbine...even if you havent, take a look at the website http://www.gibbsrifle.com/sport.html any insite would be helpful. POS or perhaps somthing to look at? ALSO, would there be the possibility of even close to rapid reloading with this model (with that mount where it is?) Thank you -BH

September 12, 2001, 04:55 PM	#2
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	I have one. It is a very fun little rifle. Metal work is a little rough (it is after all an old Ishapore rebuilt) but the wood is very good. I would suggest shooting off of the bench as it was painful for me. Off hand is great. As for the scope mount, as I have said before, it isn't worth the metal it is made out of. Considerable amount if Dremling required both on the mount and on the gun (non-critical area). The rifle (at least mine) is accurate enough for me with open sights. Since the rifle accepts detachable magazines, I just bought a few more and reload that way instead of through the top. I had purchased my mags through Sportsman's guide. Not sure if they have any more. Recoil, for a little gun, is actually not bad at all. The compensator that's part of the flash hider works very efficiently. I would estimate that the muzzle of my QEII rises no more that 3" under recoil off hand. I like the little gun overall. The only thing that I don't care for is the nickel finish, I prefer blue/parkerized. There is at least one other TFL posters, however, who has had headspacing problem with his. Might want to check the Archives. __________________ - Ron V.

September 12, 2001, 04:59 PM	#3
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	Oh, also, welcome to The Firingline. __________________ - Ron V.

September 12, 2001, 06:48 PM	#7
Lord Grey Boots Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 510	I have the Gibb's QE (.303). Fun little rifle in a serious calibre. The FR8 is the other choice. I've been looking hard at the QE II and the FR8. Might have to get both... __________________ http://www.geocities.com/gebooth2001 NRA, CCRKBA, GOA, WAC Sarin Nerve Gas:FOUND Ricin Toxin:FOUND Mustard Gas:FOUND Long Range Rockets:FOUND Nuclear material:FOUND 20 tons of Chemical weapons:FOUND Al-Queda FOUND

September 13, 2001, 10:39 AM	#8
artech Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Southern Maine, Bushmaster Country Posts: 275	Welcome fellow Tolkind fan! You might try the shortened Number Four "Tanker" version as sold by Gibbs and Navy Arms, I have a Gibbs version that has proven to be thouroughly enjoyable. Hope this helps. __________________ Dum Vivimus, Vivamus!

September 12, 2001, 05:43 PM	#4
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: September 3, 2001 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 23	Thanks for the welcome. Do you have any other recommendations for perhaps a similar (308) type rifle?

September 12, 2001, 05:44 PM	#5
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Yeah, welcome! And make yourself to home--any number can play! Regards, Art

September 12, 2001, 06:39 PM	#6
sleeping dog Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2000 Location: MI Posts: 536	Burrahobbit, A recommendation on something similar? How about a Spanish Mauser FR8? It's a large-ring Mauser, short barrel with a flash spreader, chambered for 7.62x51 NATO. Probably not easy to put a scope on, though. Regards

September 13, 2001, 11:18 AM	#9
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	As mentioned, the CETME FR-8 is another simple, short, light .308WIN that I am also considering getting myself. The only problem for me is that it is not a common thing where I'm at so I've actually only seen one up close. A bit rougher than the QEII as it is all surplus whereas the QEII is rebuilt but I'm sure it does the job as well. It is very inexpensive afterall. http://www.storm.ca/~debin666/html/the_fr-8_page.html http://www.recguns.com/IIID2a191.html Either gun would make an excellent low cost Scout Rifle. __________________ - Ron V.

September 13, 2001, 12:41 PM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Hum... You know, the Quest doesn't interest me much, but the one right below it, the Summit, certainly does. A bolt gun in .45-70... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 13, 2001, 02:33 PM	#11
Burrahobbit Member Join Date: September 3, 2001 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 23	thank you all for your input, it's greatly appreciated. Last edited by Burrahobbit; September 13, 2001 at 03:29 PM.