Reiver, I don't have a 1917 rem but one in an Eddystone that's had some real rough sporterizing.the guy got the D & T job done perfect and didn't whack the barrel off so it is still the full 26". Haven't tried yet but I'll bet 2600 fps is doable with 220's maybe more with 208 Hornady's. MB


" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "