Bill you just put your finger on their greatest weakness. The design takes a lot of meat out of the receiver. Don't know I'd be happy shooting one a ton with modern loads. Not even with reduced loads for that matter. Not saying they are unsafe but I have others that are stronger actions and there is no need to risk damage to a high grade Tobin in any event.
That example is about as nice a one as you will ever come across. That is a fairly late example. They moved up north and continued to be made for a lot longer than many realize. Still that God awful White Line Recoil pad needs to go.
