I have an old sporterized 1917. I want to make it into something as it has sentimental value and the current barrel won't keep an '06 bullet into a 5 gallon bucket.

Was thinking of a .404 Jeffrey.

Thoughts???...or...Suggestions???

Awesome idea! Love them. What do you already have in your lineup? What are you thinking as far as mild, middle of road, or full blown? If I were going full blown and spending money on custom bottom metal for instance I'd pick something more like the 505 gibbs, 450 rigby, 416 rigby, something that really fills that action. (arguably if you're going to all that expense you could go with a cartridge that isn't available off the shelf, as in "why not get a cz"? though that is not my personal mindset, I can appreciate having it completely different. there are some cool wildcats out there)

There are other options that would work with just modifying the magazine box that is there. Many here have worked on them so I'm sure you'll get lots of chime in. (with way more knowledge and experience than me). I'm almost reluctant to say this in case I am remembering wrong but I think guys made mention that Jim Wisner had done an article on converting one to 505 gibbs.

reshaping the tang will let you get a better angle/shape to the grip. You could change the safety, but I'm one of those that thinks the action should still be reminiscent of it's original form when it is done. I love the safety and would keep it.

I have one in 35 whelen and if I didn't love it so much would have it changed cause I'm always feeling it is a waste for a standard length cartridge.

Red

.505 gibbs will get your attention... tip burns www.canyonsportingarms.com has a reamer...and he's close to ya...

Jim,
Gainesville is quite a drive to Canyon Lake. Tip is good though.
Butch

I have a nice 30.06 take off barrel from a Rem. 1917, V.G. bore.

PM me if interested.