Behind the Bullet: .318 Westley Richards
A rimless designed made for use in the Mauser-style rifles, the .318 Westley Richards was released sometime between 1906 and 1910, and became one of the most popular medium-bore cartridges for hunting African game.
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Head to Head: 8x57 Mauser vs. .318 Westley Richards
Both cartridges are classics, have been used for all sorts of game and are easy on the shoulder, but which offers the best performance for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.
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Want to build a custom rifle but don't know where to start? Contributor Philip Massaro offers a few tips he learned throughout the process.
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The list of available rifle cartridges is a long one, even if we only consider those that the rifle companies currently chamber for. We've dug up five of the more obscure offerings, and have to ask: Have you heard of them?
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