How many m1917 lovers out there?

[North Plains]

I posted about my 1917 Enfield I had converted to 300 h&h before in this thread. Just got the stock back from the checker. I did the stock work but I can't checker. Waiting to get the metal back from the bluer. It's been 1 1/2 year project can't wait to shoot it.

 

[North Plains]

Some reason the picture didn't post. I'll try again

 

[MountainBear]

Clean lines. Some interesting shapes, but it should look nice when it's all back together.

 

[North Plains]

Clean lines. Some interesting shapes, but it should look nice when it's all back together.

It is my first attempt making a stock. It's harder than I thought it would be.

 

[MountainBear]

No doubt! But very good, especially being a first attempt! If you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known. You should be proud.

When I say interesting lines, it has nothing to do with quality, simply a different view on the aesthetics. Stock makers all have signature styles, and some are easily identifiable. The shape of the foreend tip, the cheek piece, the wrist, even the transition to the grip cap are all unique to each maker based on their aesthetics. Make it to what looks good to you and you'll make it look good. Passion comes through in quality!

 

[MountainBear]

Who did your checkering?

 

[DirectDrive]

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Very nice.
No 1917 belly.

 

[North Plains]

Who did your checkering?

H&k gunshop in forest grove

 

[Oohrah]

I posted about my 1917 Enfield I had converted to 300 h&h before in this thread. Just got the stock back from the checker. I did the stock work but I can't checker. Waiting to get the metal back from the bluer. It's been 1 1/2 year project can't wait to shoot it.

 

[Oohrah]

I think you will enjoy your rifle and the fact you changed it from a work horse of weapon of war into a second life and use into one of beauty and use of an all purpose hunting rifle. I had two that were made by Winchester, their barrels were beyond saving. Like you, I converted the pair into a 25-06, and a 6mm Remington, long before Remington adopted these two cartridges commercially. They were strictly a handloading endeavor back then. They still have a place in my collection after many years.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

I posted about my 1917 Enfield I had converted to 300 h&h before in this thread. Just got the stock back from the checker. I did the stock work but I can't checker. Waiting to get the metal back from the bluer. It's been 1 1/2 year project can't wait to shoot it.

I cant wait to see pics and range report. Keep us posted. One thing i know about the m1917, is its such a rigid design, that generally they shoot extremely well, especially when they are properly glass bedded. Im actually kicking around the idea of having my BSA rechambered to 308 norma magnum.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Clean lines. Some interesting shapes, but it should look nice when it's all back together.

I think it looks better than most ive seen. Great work!!

 

[bsa1917hunter]

It is my first attempt making a stock. It's harder than I thought it would be.

You did very well. Looks great.