The Weatherby 18i series of semi-automatic shotguns are designed for hunters and shooters that require performance in the toughest conditions. All Weatherby 18i shotguns are built on a field proven inertia recoil system which provides reliable cycling and an evenly-weighted gun. Available in a 3" chamber that allows the 18i series to be more efficient at cycling lighter target and small game loads. The single-piece receiver is precision machined from billet aluminum for strength and simplicity. The advanced polymer stock is designed to be ergonomic and shim adjustable for a seamless fit to any shooter.The series features a soft touch area on the cheek rest and aggressive texture in the palm and foregrip, this is where comfortability meets rugged toughness. With a full ventilated rib and high luminous LPA fiber front sight, target acquisition is a breeze even in poor lighting conditions. The 18i series is set up for the Crio Plus choke system and comes standard with five choke tubes. From the range to the marsh the Weatherby 18i is a trusted tool for the serious outdoorsman.
Key Features :
-Reliable inertia recoil reloading system
-Elastomer recoil pad for reduced felt recoil
-Comfortable elastomer cheek pad
-Shim adjustable polymer stock for perfect shooter fit
-Ergonomic textured grip
-Full length ventilated top rib
-LPA Fiber sights
-Camo pattern adheres directly to all metalwork and stock components for longevity
-Chrome lined bore
-5 crio plus choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, full) with included storage case and choke wrench
-4+1 (2+1 with included magazine limiting plug)
-Compatible with magazine tube extensions
-3” chamber
Type: Shotgun: Semi Automatic
Model Series: 18I
Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge
Capacity: (2+1 w/Plug)(4+1 Without Plug)
Barrel Length: 28 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 49.25 in.
Chamber Length: 3 in.
Safety: Cross Bolt
Frame Finish: Realtree MAX-7
Multi-Choke: Yes
Front Sight: LPA Fiber Optic
Firearm Stock: Shim Adjustable Polymer
Features: Inertia Operated Action
Weight: 7 lbs.
Finish: Camo
Operating System: Inertia Driven
Trigger: Drop Out System
Magazine Type: Tubular Magazine
Trigger Pull Average: 3
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Chrome-lined,Full Vent Rib
Chokes: C,IC,M,IM,F
Maximum Pull Length: 14.333
Buttplate/Recoil Pad: Black Recoil Pad
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells. — Craig Boddington
