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Max_Simons
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Posted: October 03 2009 at 6:48am |
Hi guys, i have an eddystone 1917 that is in the original stock and the previous owner had it smithed out to a 300 win mag. my problem is this....where do i find a magazine box that will fit in the original stock, that is sized for my caliber?
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Ed Hill
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Hello and welcome to the forum. I have no experience with the 300 WM, so I don't have a ready answer. The over-all dimension of the 30-06 and the 300WM are the same, did you try the stock magazine?
My big concern is the pressure, since the 300WM runs about 10% hotter than the 30-06. I'd talk to a gunsmith, and still load down from max before trying this. Ed |
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Smokey
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Tthe M1917 is pretty strong, and has been used as the basis for a number of potent magnum rifles.
I'd still take Ed Hills advice and load down some, it will also last longer and be more pleasant to shoot.
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Max_Simons
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Wow! thanks for the replies!
The stock magazine box is about 1/4 inch too short, and the 300WM follower doesnt fit the stock mag box either. I have been shooting Federal Power Shok 180 gr. i do not have any reloading equipment. Any suggestions? thanks.
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Ed Hill
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That is strange it is short? I looked around and saw that Century Arms used to sell a 300WM conversion 1917, you might contact them to see if they have a source of mags.
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SW28fan
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Numrich Arms used to carry after market magnum magazine boxes for P-14/M1917s You might give them a call http://www.e-gunparts.com/dept.asp
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John Coleman
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I saw a P14 at a gun show that was in 458. I think the pressure is lower than 300 WM though. I don't remember if it was 458 WM or 458 Lott. I think he said it was 458 Lott, which just longer, not higher pressure than 458 WM. I almost bought it. Was a good price for a 458and looked good too.
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