Re a "working rifle" - years ago I set up an already sporterized Model of 1917 to be my "rough and tumble" rifle. About the time the project was more or less complete, some young man in my home decided that he needed it for a bear rifle...

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1917 action, six-shot magazine, gov't 30-06 barrel bobbed to 21" and the whole thing is bedded in a Bell & Carlson stock, with a fixed 6x Leupold atop.

To "complete" the rifle, I should re-install the Lyman receiver sight and the front sight. And have the rifle cerakoted.

In the meantime, it's served the young fellow well. He's taken two bear and I think two bucks with it. Very good "rough and tumble" rifle that I think would serve well pretty much anywhere.

Guy