I just acquired a P-17 for cheap that has what appears to be a new and unfired barrel on it. This is a 1-12 barrel marked P. Findley. Maybe a Douglas barrel? I'd like to get this thing running for cast bullets and just curious how you would break in a barrel like this? Break in with jacketed bullets? Run it the way I plan to shoot it?
Will the 1-12 twist be enough for lower velocity 200gr cast? Only 30cal mould I have right now is 311291 but might like something a little heavier in the future.
Rifle is set as a single shot at the moment. I don't think the stock is tall enough to fit the factory magazine box. Single shot is ok by be for it's intended purpose. Also needs a safety if anyone has a spare M 1917 safety laying around for sale..