Dan Tech,

I need to correct a statement you posted. The 338/50 Talbot is made from a 50 Spotter case. The bullets use were the 320gr experimental Sierra Mk. Velocity with the 320gr bullet was 3400-3450fps. The rifles were heavy bench guns and weights as high as 50+ lbs. I have seveal cases and they look like a PPC or BR case just larger.

Corbin Shell
corbinshell@mindspring.com

thre is two version of 33/50 Talbot

the first one ( in picture in Cartridge of the World ) and Skip have keep a stample and that the short one

when Skip have make first design 338 cal SMK doesn t exit after Sierra make a first run of 320 SMK before to go in 300 SMK

from where are you wich state ?

good shooting

DAN TEC

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Most Benchrest sanctioning bodies have a "Light" and Heavy" class. For the .50cal guys, Light is 30 or 50lb limit and Heavy is over 100lbs. The high weight plus the rifle being in a steady rest will alleviate the recoil problem.

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For .50 BMG matches, light is around 23 to 32 pounds, and heavy is 32 to 50 or so, unlimited is anything over that. Don't quote me on the numbers, I don't have the FCSA rule book handy. A 30+ pound gun with a brake isn't going to recoil much...