Recent content by Furharvester

Happy loading, hopefully everything works out for you. I’m super hopeful the smokeless powder works out, a much cleaner option. I think I read that the original loads had 270 grain bullets and maybe a 500 grain option but I’m not sure on the 500 load maybe that was one of the nitro loads. The...

I haven’t had the time to any loading for it. I was able to find 6 original Eley loaded cartridges for it. Only 1 of the 6 actually fired but I was happy to hear the rifle shoot. I’m glad to hear that someone else has the same rifle. I’ll let you know if I figure out a good load for it and...

My question is how big can I go using this action? Also due to the fact that this rifle is in its original state is it another rifle that should stay that way like the M1917? As always thank you guys in advance for sharing your knowledge.

More pictures of the same rifle.

This is the VZ24 i'm considering using for the big bore build instead of the M1917.

I think I'll leave the 1917 as is and build my big bore out of one of the other rifles. What are your thoughts on the BRNO VZ24 rifles?

These are pictures of the m1917 that I have

If I don’t go with the enfield action what others would you guys recommend? Also are there any good left handed options? I’m a lefty but have always made do with right handed guns. But if I’m making a custom rifle why not have it the best way possible for me.

This project is still in the planning stages so nothing is set in stone for it yet. Also I unfortunately don't have a hunt planned for the rifle yet so I am in no big hurry to get the rifle built. Having a love for the big bore rifles and not being recoil sensitive I know I want to build a rifle...

This picture is NOT of the exact rifle that I have it is only a picture to show the engraving that is ground off of the gun I have

Still haven't had a chance to take any pictures. Thank you guys for your input. You answered my question on whether or not to use it as a starting point for a big bore project. The rifle isn't sporterized. The one thing I did notice is that the engraving in front of the ejection port was ground...

I found in my grandpa’s rifle collection what I believe is an M1917 Enfield Rifle. As best I can tell it is in its original military configuration. I’ll get pictures in the next day or two. My grandpa has passed away and we are figuring out what to do with his collection. What I am thinking...

The cartridge its self looks alot like the .500/.450 no1 express BPE cartridges i have other than the primer