Should I build a 318 Westley Richards?

[HunterX]

You are right, there is no other reason for the .318WR than it is cool. I would venture to say most on this forum have more than one rifle…maybe even two. But, I think there is something special hunting with a classic rifle and cartridge. Everyone has a 30-06. Maybe even a few. Not everyone has a .318.

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I want a 318 WR , because I want one, no practical reason, just I want one
Gumpy

 

[rdog]

I want a 318 WR , because I want one, no practical reason, just I want one
Gumpy

Easy to do, get a M98 FN a 30/06 or 270 Win is ideal, rebarrel it get a set of dies, make cases out of 30/06 or buy Bertram & Woodleigh 250 grain bullets, or win lotto & buy an original, I did it Barrel by Swan in Brisbane Aust shoots 3 shot Moa. PM me if you want to know more,

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I’ve got a 30-06 Colombian cavalry carbine that is tired, it’s what I was planning on using, was going to go see sprinter's to see what Keith had. Dies are the stumbling block at the moment.
Gumpy

 

[Odinsraven]

Been thinking about a 318 WR it would have to be on a M98 action, but may be its too much trouble, brass, dies, barrel , finding some one with a chamber reamer& projectiles are hard to obtain may be you will never get
your money back if you sell it. A 338/06 would be easier but it does not have the nostalgia of the 318 what do you think ?

Building one myself on a Savage action ...don't ask ...OK OK. I have a BSW shul double and a WR turnbolt both in the calibre ...a Klippe and coke too many one night in Eastern Cape decided I needed a 318WR sniper.......have barrel coming reamer PTG sorted ..Waltzer for the barrel .....using the Savage action also getting a 425 WR barrel done...therefore quick change tactical sniper setup .....why am I doing this ? Insanity..curiosity.....IDK but it is a lot of fun .....

 

[HunterX]

I’ve got a 30-06 Colombian cavalry carbine that is tired, it’s what I was planning on using, was going to go see sprinter's to see what Keith had. Dies are the stumbling block at the moment.
Gumpy

Hi Grumpy,
I got my dies from CH4D. https://chtoolanddie.com/
They were reasonable for custom dies.

 

[BGHNTR416]

Putting the cart before the horse. Turned some 30-06 brass into 318 WR. First case is untouched, then shortened to 2.400, then ran through the sizing die

 

[HunterX]

I have my barrel ordered from PAC-NOR custom contour shared by a friend. I am super excited. Debating buying a second barrel to build another that I would end up selling later Imagine. I have enough receivers laying around and stocks or wood blanks.

 

[rdog]

I have my barrel ordered from PAC-NOR custom contour shared by a friend. I am super excited. Debating buying a second barrel to build another that I would end up selling later Imagine. I have enough receivers laying around and stocks or wood blanks.

Go for it , I have been shooting 180 grain copper bullets out of mine, made by a man in South Australia who trades as Atomic 29 , as well as 250 g Woodleigh most brass made out of Lapua 30/06. Barrel by Swan gunsmiths in Brisbane Aust. Reciever 1960 FN commercial ex 30/06, shoots 3 shots about 1 moa with 250g
better with the 180 g coppers,