Winchester
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This is a pretty awesome documentary series on WW1. You've probably already seen it:
http://www.amazon.com/The-First-World-War-Complete/dp/B0009S2K9C
http://www.amazon.com/The-First-World-War-Complete/dp/B0009S2K9C
Are there any commercial 30-06 loads that would be unsafe to fire in an Eddystone M1917? I'm headed out tomorrow to put some rounds down range and don't want to dip into my M1 Garand food if I don't have to. Thanks.
FYI, I asked about this over on CMP Forums, as those guys specialize in US military rifles.
Short answer, the M1917 action is FINE with any commercial .30-06 ammo. They have been used for rifles up to and including .375 H&H Magnum, .577 Trex, and .458 WinMag.
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?p=1418913#post1418913
It's a strong action, would not worry about it. Saw a custom rifle built on that action in 458 Win Mag.