My own m1917 eddystone in 30-06 still wears the original barrel full length at 26", In an original but "sporterized stock". It shoots with great accuracy. My own idea of converting it to 9.3x62 is even simpler than yours, I'd work up loads using the 220 gr roundnose to 2500-2600 fps and kill everything I shot it at. Go past go save the $250 and save myself the anxiety of pissing away a good barrel. You asked for wisdom of the fire and I have freely given advice that is yours to use or lose. Maybe try the 220 route first? Nothing ventured nothing gained at a savings at that. Magnum Bob. PS right now SPS has 220 gr NPT's CHEAP you be get 'nr .
I've got some 220 gr Nosler Partitions on hand. The rifle shoots them well at about 2400 fps from the 21" barrel.
The sensible approach it to leave it a 30-06 and just use the big heavy Noslers.
I got a good size grizzly three years ago, using 200 gr Nosler Partitions and the 30-06 rifle. They worked well.
Guy
