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I’ve just never heard of these cartridges go by 318 flanged or 318 #2. I’m not even certain these have a .330 bore. The author referring to these as “essentially a rimmed 318” is taking quite a liberty. I’ve never seen a 318 flanged listed in any vintage Westley Richards catalog or catalog...

Have you any pictures of such a round? I’m quite familiar with the 318 by its eponymous maker (I have 4) and know well it was called 318 accelerated express when used by others.

Whew- finally able to get a field phot of my 318 to load with airport internet.

I’ve never even heard of a 318 WR flanged. I’m not sure Westley Richards has either.

Great post. I have a 280 Westley Richards double, which is the British 7mm, ie .287. It was likely retailed in India. It’s far left below. My favorite is my 318 WR drop lock. In any caliber, a double is a true sporting rifle.

It’s always great to see these guns making back into the field and doing what they were built to do.

Which one makes you smile the most when you pull it from the safe? I suspect it’s the H&H. You may be thinking if you don’t use the 577 on elephant, then when else will you use it. I’d bring the H&H.

I used this Holland and Holland take apart earlier today to take this Tommy. In three international trips, I have so much as moved the scope one click, taking it apart many times. Their system works quite well.

I’m glad these makers are still in business. The fit and finish was really good back in the day.

I have, hunt with and reload for a 275 Rigby, 300 H&H, 318 WR, 333 Jeffery, and 350 Rigby, each by their eponymous maker. While the 318s are my favorite, the 275, 300 and 350 have much better bullet choices. Given Rigby has reintroduced the 350, and 358 bullets are plentiful, I think that...

I can’t imagine having a double rifle myself, especially a vintage one, without being an avid reloader. Dies are a one time endeavor, brass lasts a long time in these calibers, but bullets are really the tipping point. Woodleigh changed the market for these guns. There are a few custom...