A dear friend is in the need of .318 rimless Westley Richards ammo (Accelerated Express). Is it possible to obtain this from any part of India? Please advise.
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,318 WR Ammo
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Vikram
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Re: ,318 WR Ammo
If someone does mange to find them, that would be a minor miracle!
May I suggest contacting Marc at Guns & Tackle, Secunderabad?
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May I suggest contacting Marc at Guns & Tackle, Secunderabad?
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eljefe
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Re: ,318 WR Ammo
The .318 WR was a forerunner of the popular .338 calibers. Only boutique case makers can offer headstamped ammo
I know of some one who used standard RCBS dies for .318 WR to form cases from .30-06.
Advantage was, his was made on a standard 8x57 Mauser action, which had a boltface dia of 0.473”.
If the rifle in question is an Original WR, the bolt face for the .318 ctg is 0.464” and this jugaad wont work.
Kynamco , the successor to Kynoch, may have stock/ still makes.318WR ammo. It May cost you 1-2 thousand a round, if some indian dealer CAN get it imported.
I know of some one who used standard RCBS dies for .318 WR to form cases from .30-06.
Advantage was, his was made on a standard 8x57 Mauser action, which had a boltface dia of 0.473”.
If the rifle in question is an Original WR, the bolt face for the .318 ctg is 0.464” and this jugaad wont work.
Kynamco , the successor to Kynoch, may have stock/ still makes.318WR ammo. It May cost you 1-2 thousand a round, if some indian dealer CAN get it imported.
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Re: ,318 WR Ammo
Are people still keen on WR .318 rifle as they are very valuable abroad...
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eljefe
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Re: ,318 WR Ammo
Its a classic caliber, bespoke maker.
Unfortunately, like many of its ilk, will be rusting somewhere the last 40-50 years
1.No hunting
2. No reloading
3. No ammo import.
Unfortunately, like many of its ilk, will be rusting somewhere the last 40-50 years
1.No hunting
2. No reloading
3. No ammo import.
''It dont mean a thing, if it aint got that zing!''
"...Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away..."
"...Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away..."