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how big can I go with a Winchester 1917 Enfield?

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23 March 2006, 18:06
gixxer
how big can I go with a Winchester 1917 Enfield?
I was checking out some stuff, and have come across a Winny 1917 Enfield. I know that some folks have built big rifles on em, I just wanted to make sure I knew what I could use it for before I made the purchase. I was thinking 458 Winny and up.

Next question. How much would you pay for it? It has a sporter stock on it, original barrel with aftermarket sights. It has a buckhorn on it, so I believe the peep has been removed from the shroud on the receiver.
23 March 2006, 19:02
jeffeosso
how big?
i saw a 50bmg using the action basically as a shellholder (you remove the barrel)

550 mag, 577 trex, 600 OK.. these can work
any 460 weatherby based case
and of course the 416 rigby and 505 gibbs
jeffe


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
23 March 2006, 19:09
gixxer
Jeffe, thats exactly what I wanted to hear! Just wanted to make sure. Even got permission from the wife to work on the purchase!