My FN in 318WR has arrived

[SkullKeeper]

As someone with a .330 barrel blank, this is the goal for a finished rifle. It’s exquisite. What is the front sight? It looks a lot cleaner than the usual NEGC

The sights are actually vintage Westley Richards that I happened up on eBay

 

[318AE]

Well done.

 

[dgr416]

Awesome beautiful rifle way to go

 

[baxterb]

The sights are actually vintage Westley Richards that I happened up on eBay

Brilliant! I’ve known some other folks to score vintage parts on eBay. Well done.

 

[Aaron N]

The sights are actually vintage Westley Richards that I happened up on eBay

I will be keeping my eyes open. Thanks

 

[BGHNTR416]

Wow! I am converting an old custom to a .318 but it won't compare to yours. Nicely done.

 

[Hedge774]

That's a once in a lifetime rifle. Well done, Sir!

 

[Fatback]

Fantastic. Where are you headed to in Zim? I’m sure you break her in right. Congrats on such a functional piece of art.

 

[Cheesehead]

That rifle is beautiful. Where are you finding brass for it?

 

[SkullKeeper]

Fantastic. Where are you headed to in Zim? I’m sure you break her in right. Congrats on such a functional piece of art.

Matetsi 2 , with lots of PG on license

 

[SkullKeeper]

That rifle is beautiful. Where are you finding brass for it?

I got a bunch out of Australia a while back along with Woodleigh bullets.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Headed to Zim in October for the maiden voyage

Watch out. Snakes should be very active in October. Beautiful rifle. Interesting cartridge. I'll have to check it out. Standard length action? You didn't say what it was built on.

 

[SkullKeeper]

Watch out. Snakes should be very active in October. Beautiful rifle. Interesting cartridge. I'll have to check it out. Standard length action? You didn't say what it was built on.

Yes standard length, made on a FN action.

 

[baxterb]

Ok, one more…how much of a pain is the 30-06 to 318 brass conversion?

 

[PCC600]

Noticed that too. Looks to be a WR style with flip cover. Classy.

Yes I noticed the WR patent front sight protector too . They are very good . Just a beautiful rifle and the 318WR is a fantastic round .

 

[Fatback]

Matetsi 2 , with lots of PG on license

I suspected as much. Great area, no doubt. Hopefully you’ll get a crack at one of those giant reedbuck I saw there in 2024. I was more than a little disappointed when there was no more quota left when I was there. Looking forward to reading all about it.

 

[SkullKeeper]

Ok, one more…how much of a pain is the 30-06 to 318 brass conversion?

Cut off ‘06 brass case to 2.40” then anneal and run in 318 full length sizer once, then trim to 2.38” and you’re done. It’s super easy

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

I was able to shoot it in the white a few times …View attachment 740735

Firstly, good accuracy there, the 318WR is an accurate cartridge
Secondly (and I’m not implying anything, it just reminded me) there was , maybe still is, a magazine article author who would always put a coin on the target to show how accurate the rifle was and how good of a shot he was, except he didn’t quite cover the flyers in one picture
Gumpy

 

[PCC600]

I got a bunch out of Australia a while back along with Woodleigh bullets.

Yes not hard to get 318WR brass or bullets here in OZ .

 

[SkullKeeper]

Firstly, good accuracy there, the 318WR is an accurate cartridge
Secondly (and I’m not implying anything, it just reminded me) there was , maybe still is, a magazine article author who would always put a coin on the target to show how accurate the rifle was and how good of a shot he was, except he didn’t quite cover the flyers in one picture
Gumpy

I’ve heard of that being done (and it’s a good “trick”) , and no implication taken!