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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 52163" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>I have built a 300Wby on a P14 action and it has worked great. Getting a 300RUM built on another now. Do not recommend a head size bigger then the stand. mag. Some have built very big cases on this action and have worked. I am also a lightly concerned about their strength so keep to the "almost" really big cartridges.</p><p></p><p>Have the action magnafluxed to look for cracks. Otherwise they are every bit as strong as standard commerical actions and will chamber a mag size case without any mods to the bolt face. I only single feed, mag length is too short for big cases and not willing to put in the time and hassle.</p><p></p><p>Large ring mausers/P17 are also very good for conversion but again I would limit to the RUM as the biggest case. Extractor work needs to be done to single feed. Get a good gunsmith.</p><p></p><p>If looking to use a 370Wby type case, go find a used Weatherby, Sako, or custom action. It is a whole bunch safer.</p><p></p><p>Good luck...</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 52163, member: 8947"] I have built a 300Wby on a P14 action and it has worked great. Getting a 300RUM built on another now. Do not recommend a head size bigger then the stand. mag. Some have built very big cases on this action and have worked. I am also a lightly concerned about their strength so keep to the "almost" really big cartridges. Have the action magnafluxed to look for cracks. Otherwise they are every bit as strong as standard commerical actions and will chamber a mag size case without any mods to the bolt face. I only single feed, mag length is too short for big cases and not willing to put in the time and hassle. Large ring mausers/P17 are also very good for conversion but again I would limit to the RUM as the biggest case. Extractor work needs to be done to single feed. Get a good gunsmith. If looking to use a 370Wby type case, go find a used Weatherby, Sako, or custom action. It is a whole bunch safer. Good luck... Jerry [/QUOTE]
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