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Good show!

While the 250 gr .318's (.330) might be a bit tough on Aussie feral pigs, I think they would still kill well. Even if they zip threw a bit without expanding too much? A .330" is still a sizable bullet.

The .318 Westley Richards cartridge is a buffalo killer with the 250 gr SP and an elephant killer with the 250 gr FMJ's. Only not legal anymore! People always mention WDM Bell and his use of the .275 Rigby as his elephant rifle. It was in the Karamojo. But his preferred ele rifle was the .318 WR later in his career.

I have some 180 gr Bertram projectiles for the .318 WR on hand, but still lack the rifle to shoot them in!

Bertram also makes a 250 gr SP. I reckon those projectiles, also cheaper than Woodleigh, might do well on pigs. But if hunting water buffalo, I reckon the 250 gr Woodleighs would be preferable, or for mixed hunts. I know some BGRC guys use the Bertrams for shooting paper, as they are cheaper than the Woodleighs and if they shoot to a similar point of impact, save money for competitions and also smaller game.

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John aka NitroX

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