Mine is nothing real fancy. Was originally "sporterized" by Dad shortly after his return from WWII. About ten years ago I updated it with a Timney trigger, B&C stock, shortened the barrel to 21" and added a 6x Leupold using Weaver rings and bases. I left it a .30-06, although I considered everything from a .25-06 to a .375 H&H mag.
In recent years my youngest son has developed a strong appreciation for this old family rifle:
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The Model of 1917 really is a pretty doggone good rifle. I think it would be easiest to just use the '06 case, making your choice of .25-06, .270, .280, .338-06, or .35 Whelen pretty easy to do.
Regards, Guy
