30-06 question

[Calif Hunter]

The 1917 and P14 action has been used for years for heavy magnum conversions. The P14 bolt, set up for the rimmed .303, didn't even need to be modified for the belted magnum rounds, if I recall correctly. As others have said, it is one of the strongest military actions ever made. There have been cracking issues if it has been rebarreled. If so, check for cracks. If not, shoot any factory .30-06 load in it. A bubba sporterized 1917 was my first centerfire rifle, a gift from my Uncle Bill when I was 14. I learned to reload for it.