Mine has a WWII refurb HS two groove barrel and with 165gr flat base bullets and 55.5gr IMR 4350 it is extremely accurate despite its pitted barrel. Of course you will need to do your own careful load work ups. From what I have discussed with others IMR 4350 would work with 150gr bullets too. I used 165gr because I had those on hand for another 30-06 I have laying around. Because of the excellent results I never bothered working up any 150gr loads.
M2 Ball Load for M1917 Eddystone
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jackieschmidt
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In the article I posted the link to, it states that the material for the action and bolt was 3 1/2 % nickel steel. This is a good choice for a mass produced action in that the nickel content does add toughness.
It does not state which 3 1/2 % nickel yhey used, as there are different versions that mainly vary in the carbon percentage. I suspect they used the lower carbon percentage in the .12 range, since the intent was to leave the core relative soft and case harden the surfaces for resistance to Wear in the combat environment.
There is nothing “weak” about these actions as far as the design parameters. The problems usually arose from poor manufacturing, (as in the case hardening), and damage from diss assembly in the attempts to get a barrel unscrewed that was installed originally on the heavy side of tight.
It does not state which 3 1/2 % nickel yhey used, as there are different versions that mainly vary in the carbon percentage. I suspect they used the lower carbon percentage in the .12 range, since the intent was to leave the core relative soft and case harden the surfaces for resistance to Wear in the combat environment.
There is nothing “weak” about these actions as far as the design parameters. The problems usually arose from poor manufacturing, (as in the case hardening), and damage from diss assembly in the attempts to get a barrel unscrewed that was installed originally on the heavy side of tight.
Not exactly ,Remington evolved the 1917 into the 30 .
Man it looks great.i would love a 1917!
Really a better rifle than a 03 or 03a3 all the way
The collector's value is there on your rifles....say $1200 to $1500 starting value
I have a M1917 lots for fun to shoot, my smith Corona 03A3 is fun as well. There are a couple m1903 & another 03A3 action in that picture. Some NOS barrels. 
dusterdave173
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I wanted to say THANKS to all here who have helped me--
At first I had never seen an Eddystone so I shot with ladder down using battlesight and wow she was shooting high--I went from that to Finally getting things right when I got some 2600 ft M2--I shot several 2 1/2 in groups yesterday at 100 yds from a bench--So then I loaded some to that speed and also had good results--This thing is FUN--You take away that pressure we usually apply to ourselves to shoot a Tiny group--This rifle has put some fun back in my range days! I would say find an oldie and try it out
My bore looked rough but shoots very decent
We all have an old neighbor that probably has one in a closet --ask around and find one--You will be glad you did
Thanks again to all the helpers here!!!!!
At first I had never seen an Eddystone so I shot with ladder down using battlesight and wow she was shooting high--I went from that to Finally getting things right when I got some 2600 ft M2--I shot several 2 1/2 in groups yesterday at 100 yds from a bench--So then I loaded some to that speed and also had good results--This thing is FUN--You take away that pressure we usually apply to ourselves to shoot a Tiny group--This rifle has put some fun back in my range days! I would say find an oldie and try it out
My bore looked rough but shoots very decent
We all have an old neighbor that probably has one in a closet --ask around and find one--You will be glad you did
Thanks again to all the helpers here!!!!!
The battle sight is set for 400 yards.
Perhaps you are confusing the 1917 Enfield with the early 1903 Springfield action. The 1917 Enfield has been used to build magnum rifles for many many years. The 1917 Enfield is a strong action and can be loaded for any GI ammo clone with any fear or trepidation.
We have quite a few guns that do nothing but take up space. (Un)Fortunately, it is easier to buy them than sell them.
Remington evolved the 1917 into the model 30. I have seen and shot many big bore dangerous game rifles built on the 1917.....375H&H, 458Lott and even up to 505 Gibbs.
Hell of an action for a big bore build!
I have originals from Winchester, eddy stone and remington, I love to shoot them.
While the Remington 700 is not a direct descendant of the M1917, the bolts are very much alike. If I'm not mistaken the Remington action is the same length as the M1917.
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