here goes ............

Hi Bob, thanks for the email, the only matter I understand which holds
ground is the .50 cal.

I believe it started in SA at COAG in relation to .50 cal only, making
them a restricted calibre, being you had to be a SSAA Member, a Sub
Branch member of the military rifle club, and have access to a suitable
range.

I heard they were considering .338 lapua mag but nothing has eventuated.

As far as the rest is concerned just rumour started somewhere, rememeber
the chinese whisper ....

Regards

Warren

Hi Bob,

you can quote me as a "Regional Firearms Officer"

I read the entire posts and saw the positive reply given re .50
cal which was my understanding, you can quote me on that which
is policy.

In terms of the .338 Lapua being considered, that was a "rumor"
only however one would imagine the same policy would apply, a
lot of items are discussion points only and never get up.

In relation to other calibres, situation normal.

Warren