U.S. 1917 trigger Job

[dirtracer24]

I recently acquired a sporterized Winchester model 1917. It looks like a pretty clean sporter job. The main problem I've found with it is the trigger has about a 1/2 of creep then probably a 8-10 lb pull on it. I did some googleing and found a guy hat posted his results and they look similar to what I had in mind. My main question is has anybody ever attempted it and if so is there anything that I shouldn't do or anything that I definatly should do. Thanks.

[dirtracer24]

Also what ammo can I shoot outa this thing. The action looks big and strong and I want to hunt with it so I'll need to run some soft points. I've got a few boxes of Remington cor lokt 165 grain laying around. Am I good to run it this gun or should I use something less powerful. Thanks again

[TRICKSTER]

Also what ammo can I shoot outa this thing. The action looks big and strong and I want to hunt with it so I'll need to run some soft points. I've got a few boxes of Remington cor lokt 165 grain laying around. Am I good to run it this gun or should I use something less powerful. Thanks again

The M1917 has a very strong action. It can handle any 30-06 round you can find.

[Full Clip]

I inherited my grandfather's M1917 sporter, which he'd bought as surplus back in the 1950s. After two seasons of hunting with the stock trigger (HEAVY, as you describe), I upgraded to a Timney and never looked back.

[Nitro Express!]

Huh, I thought the stock trigger on the M1917 was pretty nice. Huh.

[pro-nra]

I upgraded to a Timney and never looked back.

X2. I have one on one that breaks around 2 lbs on one of my 1917 with a CBI tube...super accurate rifle.

Huh, I thought the stock trigger on the M1917 was pretty nice. Huh.

Stock 1917 trigger are not that bad. Maybe you just need to clean/polish the sear and all contact/pivot point?

[dirtracer24]

Thanks guys I'm gonna buy that Timney.It looks pretty solid and for only $50 I can't go wrong. I'm still gonna try my hand at a "homemade" trigger job just for the hell of it but I appreciate the advice.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Also, don't forget about the Huber Concepts triggers. They're a little bit more money and there is less to them, but the advantage is that they appear a bit more original and it saves you from potentially having to inlet for the Timney trigger.

http://www.huberconcepts.com/Enfield_1914_+_1917_Trigger_ReplacementX.htm

[NOTABIKER]

my dad had one chambered for 300 mag weatherby no problem.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

my dad had one chambered for 300 mag weatherby no problem.

These actions have been re-chambered for very large calibers in the past. It's known to be one of the strongest milsurp actions out there...

[dirtracer24]

These actions have been re-chambered for very large calibers in the past. It's known to be one of the strongest milsurp actions out there...

That's good news. I have an uncle that made a mauser into a bigbore moose gun(I think .358) maybe one day I'll do something similar with it.

I've never drilled and tapped a reciever before for scope mount. Ive got lots of tools and technical skill but is this something I should try out or seek professional assistance for?

[CEDaytonaRydr]

I've never drilled and tapped a reciever before for scope mount. Ive got lots of tools and technical skill but is this something I should try out or seek professional assistance for?

You will definitely need a jig to do that and it's a good idea to have a drill press.

Up to you. Might be a good way to gain some experience. Just remember: "Measure twice, cut once".