New "classic" .318 Westley Richards?

[csmiffy]

All right then, how about for a mix of it all, doing a 318-06?
You could then say you were using the correct projectiles, in an easy to find action with easy to find brass and probably be able to reload cost effectively with a modified die and expander etc. No need for speshy expensive dies. New barrel notwithstanding of course.

 

[HunterX]

This has been a great thread to read and dream. Just checked and CH4D has .318 dies in stock…not sure how many. If you had two actions to build on, which would you choose for a .318 WR build….a 1909 Argentine or a Dumoulin action? I have been looking at RJ Renner as well. Any idea how much he would charge to take an action and wood blank and create a rifle? It looks like he will do an Old African style with a model 70 for around $3,500. I imagine it would be a bit more starting from a stock blank.

 

[Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy]

My vote would be for the 1909 Argentine (I'm biased). You can't go wrong with either.

I've never spoken to RJ but I'd guess that most of his work is semi-custom. Sounds like you are leaning full custom. There are few gunsmiths out there that lean traditional. One is Matt Roberts with MNR Custom. He does beautiful, classic work, loves safari, and the golden age of gunmaking between the wars. Not sure what you're looking to spend but I'd have a hard look at his work. He'd love to do a project in such a classic caliber.

 

[HunterX]

My vote would be for the 1909 Argentine (I'm biased). You can't go wrong with either.

I've never spoken to RJ but I'd guess that most of his work is semi-custom. Sounds like you are leaning full custom. There are few gunsmiths out there that lean traditional. One is Matt Roberts with MNR Custom. He does beautiful, classic work, loves safari, and the golden age of gunmaking between the wars. Not sure what you're looking to spend but I'd have a hard look at his work. He'd love to do a project in such a classic caliber.

Thank you for the advice, I have seen some of Matt’s work on his website. It might be out of my price range, but I will reach out to him when I have some funds set aside. I ordered two wood blanks…one is French Walnut (30 years old) and the other is Turkish (20 years old.) I highly recommend Hunterbid.com to anyone needing a beautiful piece of wood. Good communication, great price. I think I’ll use the lighter French walnut for this project. (Picture below).

 

[HunterX]

So .318 WR brass has been impossible to find with Bertram stopping importation. I just sent an email to Peterson Cartridge here: customersupport@petersoncartridge.com

Urging them to make a special run. If anyone else wants to email…maybe we can show them there is some interest. Just an idea.

 

[rdog]

About 18 mts ago I got caught up in the 318 thing built a rifle on a 30/06 Parker Hale M98 action , new old Bishop stock,
Swan Barrel , made brass out of 30/06 with CH dies an easy process , used Woodleigh 250 grain bullets got 350 before the fire . Atomic 29 made a run of 180 grain copper bullets have 200 of these. tested rifle at range . the woodleighs shoot about 1.25 Moa 3 shot groups the atomic 29s .75 moa just got 150 Bertram cases. Shot some pigs & 2 red deer . Fun project did it all my self except barrel fitting.
Truth is my 30/06 or 8x57 does the same thing . only down side is bullets, may be a 338/06 would have been a more sensible option. If you like a challenge go for it. Photos on this site some wear.