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I have a similar rifle, a Remington model 1917 that started out in its life with me in 1973 as a bone stock military 30/06 other than a Pretty nice Walnut aftermarket handle. During its life with me it has had two stocks and three barrels as well as other upgrades. You are not going to like the work and results of trying to get that rifle to work well as a 300 Win Mag in the old stock. Mine is now a 338/8mm RemMag wildcat and ever since it became a 300WBY 30 or so years ago I have been using a Remington model 700 magnum length magazine box. With an aftermarket slimmed down stock these can be made to work pretty easily and well. Cuts down on the weight, too.

VAnimrod from here was looking for an original P17 stock, he might have a nice one to trade you. Good luck.

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