Originally Posted by
NightTrain
I didn't know the Brits used a .338 instead of the .50, what's the rationale behind that? Lighter ammo load & smaller weapon to lug around getting into position?
I really like the .338, it's my 2nd favorite behind my .375 for bears.
Primary reason surely was smaller round = much higher velocity at the sacrifice of the brute penetration that we see with the 50 cal sniper version. With that high velocity it would shoot flatter. However speed must have been the primary consideration is my best guess. Although not need on a man if he is hit correctly. If hit correctly his as is dead with that caliber ..
The 50 cal gives much of the same but with brute force added to the round ..-Tyr
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