Eddystone M1917 Enfield questions

[codybrown]

I came across a Sporterized rifle chambered in 300 H&H for $275 locally. I did a little research on them to find out they were originally a 30-06 rifle. My question is are these actions strong enough to reliably support the 300 H&H caliber? I'm not sure of the barrel make, or who did the work since it's a used gun with no owner history. It has a Leupold 1 piece mount on it, overall it's in pretty clean condition.

 

[CliffM]

I have one chambered in 30-338win mag. Some would say that they are not the best of the 1917 actions but in in 17 years of use mine has never given any problem with a steady diet of max loads.
If it didn't show any signs of obvious abuse I wouldn't hesitate,
Cliff

 

[codybrown]

Anyone else?

 

[kc]

The recivers are tough and can take a real beating. I have never known any reciever cracking
in all my 60 years. they are a but heavy but make a real nice rifle. get a Timney trigger.
you got a keeper.

 

[Sully2]

I agree with "kc". The 1917 action is one tough SOB

 

[yobuck]

some 1917s were winchester some remington and some eddystone.
of the 3 the eddystone is the least desirable for large cartridges.
some gunsmiths will refuse to chamber them in the heavy cartridges.

 

[ducmarc]

i love the p17 the 300 h&h is an easy rechamber job .my dads eddystone has held up for years. the eddystone had a lighting hole under the rear sight that has to be silver soldered up to put a scope on it .but u grind out the the stripper clip holder and u have the original long action. if u decide against it i'd be interested in it.