P14 DG rifles

[coreydb]

I bought a P17 and a Springfield 1903 to convert to DG for the same reasons.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I bought a P17 and a Springfield 1903 to convert to DG for the same reasons.

What caliber DGR are you thinking?

 

[coreydb]

What caliber DGR are you thinking?

I'm wanting to build a 404J. My degenerating shoulder is maxed out at 415 Rem Mag with muzzle break.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I'm wanting to build a 404J. My degenerating shoulder is maxed out at 415 Rem Mag with muzzle break.

In my mind 1903 Springfield is a sweeter action than either 98 Mauser or P14/1917. Almost cycles itself. Unfortunately, finding aftermarket stuff can be difficult. You'd likely need to have custom 404J bottom metal made for 1903. That wouldn't be cheap. Myers makes 3-position Model 70 safety/shroud for 1903 but twice the price of similar for 98 Mauser by Parkwest (if I recall correctly Myers safeties for 1917 are even more expensive). Of course 1903 doesn't require the extensive carving to remove military sight crap on 1917 receiver.