.408 Chey-Tac

INGunGuy · 07-01-2009

Hello,

I am thinking about purchasing a Chey-Tac .408. I am wanting to get into some really long range competition, sub-MOA 1000+ yards. Can anyone give me some pluses and minuses about this particular rifle.

Thanks,

INGunGuy

tyler34 · 07-01-2009

the $12,000 dollar price tag and the availability and $ of ammo. the in itself is not that special it's the round combined with the PDA that computes everything to dial in your shot that makes it accurate and makes up the bulk of the price tag. that being said I would totally buy one if I had the scrilla$$$

fireball168 · 07-01-2009

For the money, I'm fond of the M-310 series.

Being the cheapskate I am, I went directly to the manufacturer of the action - Lawton.

Actions

The 8500 is the action used in the CheyTac M-310.

Bobby has a group buy going for $795 including the scope rail of your choice here:

8500 Lawton actions. - Sniper's Hide Forums

Have them barrel it for you, or use your favorite gunsmith. Add your 700 pattern trigger.

McMillan, Manners and Mcree all inlet for the 8500.

If you haven't already done so - look at the 375 CheyTac.

Benjamin · 07-02-2009

It is a sweet rifle very accurate and a great long range gun... but it costs sooooo much. If you have the money for the CheyTac then spend it. Personally I think I would prefer a custom built 50BMG. You could have a rifle built exactly the way you want it (barrel, stock, action, ect...) to get sub 0.5 MOA accuracy and spend less than you would on a CheyTac. Also, if you get it in 50BMG, or 338lapua, or something ammo is a lot easier to find and cheaper.

Marc · 07-03-2009

i think the m200 intervention (the rifle off of the movie Shooter) is up to $16000 i would honestly get the barret .416 and reloading would be a must. unless you are loaded with cash.

Backwoods · 07-03-2009

I know at one time, they had two different rifles.One was military and the other was civilian. The civilian was the less of the guns. The gun itself is a fine piece, but the ammo is hard to come across.

pokey308 · 07-04-2009

they use to offer a long range shooting course that you could take and when the course was over no matter how long down the road you decided to buy one you get a discount on it. but im not sure they still offer it.

INGunGuy · 07-04-2009

ok everyone, let me explain a bit better about what I am wanting to accomplish. I have been shooting my .243 at around 380 yards. I have NO real experience at super long range shooting, 1000+ yards. I was reading a bit about the .408 which at the time seemed like a really good rifle for reaching way out there. The one I saw and I almost died when I was told the price was for the .480 chey-tac, a niteforce 5022X50 scope, 10 5 round boxes of ammo, 2 7 round mag boxes all for the price of 15K now at 5 dollars a round, that is 250 bucks worth of ammo that I can reaload myself. ok, so the thing comes with mag boxes, well for precision shooting, you manually load, so those are a no big deal addition. the niteforce is another VERY pricey addition to the rifle. I am not up on the cost, but I would say that it is in the 5-6K range. So, for the time being lets just say that a 15K rifle would be at the ULTIMATE EDGE of my buying power. My wife will probably shoot me with the damn thing if I buy it, but that is because I refuse to spend that kind of money on a car, but I will on a firearm... LOL... BUT seriously, am I barking up the wrong tree for having no formal training in super long range shooting. I dong think hitting the 375-390 range is too shabby. Heck I was pretty happy that I hit all 4 shots in the black. Should I get some formal training before buying a rifle and just practice more with my .243? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.

INGunGuy

Backwoods · 07-04-2009

I would suggest getting a 308 as the next step. I have the Savage BAS, and have been extremely happy with it. 500 yards doesn't seem to be a problem for it at all. The 308 and the 300 win mag are good rifles to take the next step.

Marc · 07-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backwoods

I would suggest getting a 308 as the next step. I have the Savage BAS, and have been extremely happy with it. 500 yards doesn't seem to be a problem for it at all. The 308 and the 300 win mag are good rifles to take the next step.

dont forget about the 30-06 also. really any 30cal rifle is good for 1000yds and the .270 can touch 1000yds also

07-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
INGunGuy Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 325	.408 Chey-Tac Hello, I am thinking about purchasing a Chey-Tac .408. I am wanting to get into some really long range competition, sub-MOA 1000+ yards. Can anyone give me some pluses and minuses about this particular rifle. Thanks, INGunGuy __________________ Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government.

07-01-2009	#2 (permalink)
tyler34 glockblocker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomington Posts: 2,690	the $12,000 dollar price tag and the availability and $ of ammo. the in itself is not that special it's the round combined with the PDA that computes everything to dial in your shot that makes it accurate and makes up the bulk of the price tag. that being said I would totally buy one if I had the scrilla$$$ __________________ If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.-Niccolo Machiavelli let the gays marry, in 20 years there won't be any liberals

07-03-2009	#5 (permalink)
Marc Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wilkinson Posts: 1,050	i think the m200 intervention (the rifle off of the movie Shooter) is up to $16000 i would honestly get the barret .416 and reloading would be a must. unless you are loaded with cash. __________________ http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...rdar15_O-1.jpg

07-04-2009	#7 (permalink)
pokey308 Plinker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 57	they use to offer a long range shooting course that you could take and when the course was over no matter how long down the road you decided to buy one you get a discount on it. but im not sure they still offer it. __________________ Rule 3: Use your head, cut off theirs. Zombie Survial Guide

07-04-2009	#8 (permalink)
INGunGuy Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 325	ok everyone, let me explain a bit better about what I am wanting to accomplish. I have been shooting my .243 at around 380 yards. I have NO real experience at super long range shooting, 1000+ yards. I was reading a bit about the .408 which at the time seemed like a really good rifle for reaching way out there. The one I saw and I almost died when I was told the price was for the .480 chey-tac, a niteforce 5022X50 scope, 10 5 round boxes of ammo, 2 7 round mag boxes all for the price of 15K now at 5 dollars a round, that is 250 bucks worth of ammo that I can reaload myself. ok, so the thing comes with mag boxes, well for precision shooting, you manually load, so those are a no big deal addition. the niteforce is another VERY pricey addition to the rifle. I am not up on the cost, but I would say that it is in the 5-6K range. So, for the time being lets just say that a 15K rifle would be at the ULTIMATE EDGE of my buying power. My wife will probably shoot me with the damn thing if I buy it, but that is because I refuse to spend that kind of money on a car, but I will on a firearm... LOL... BUT seriously, am I barking up the wrong tree for having no formal training in super long range shooting. I dong think hitting the 375-390 range is too shabby. Heck I was pretty happy that I hit all 4 shots in the black. Should I get some formal training before buying a rifle and just practice more with my .243? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. INGunGuy __________________ Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government.

07-01-2009	#3 (permalink)
fireball168 BFG Cartridges - Indiana DNR Legal Wildcats Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lake County Posts: 492	For the money, I'm fond of the M-310 series. Being the cheapskate I am, I went directly to the manufacturer of the action - Lawton. Actions The 8500 is the action used in the CheyTac M-310. Bobby has a group buy going for $795 including the scope rail of your choice here: 8500 Lawton actions. - Sniper's Hide Forums Have them barrel it for you, or use your favorite gunsmith. Add your 700 pattern trigger. McMillan, Manners and Mcree all inlet for the 8500. If you haven't already done so - look at the 375 CheyTac.

07-02-2009	#4 (permalink)
Benjamin Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 105	It is a sweet rifle very accurate and a great long range gun... but it costs sooooo much. If you have the money for the CheyTac then spend it. Personally I think I would prefer a custom built 50BMG. You could have a rifle built exactly the way you want it (barrel, stock, action, ect...) to get sub 0.5 MOA accuracy and spend less than you would on a CheyTac. Also, if you get it in 50BMG, or 338lapua, or something ammo is a lot easier to find and cheaper.

07-03-2009	#6 (permalink)
Backwoods Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35	I know at one time, they had two different rifles.One was military and the other was civilian. The civilian was the less of the guns. The gun itself is a fine piece, but the ammo is hard to come across.

07-04-2009	#9 (permalink)
Backwoods Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35	I would suggest getting a 308 as the next step. I have the Savage BAS, and have been extremely happy with it. 500 yards doesn't seem to be a problem for it at all. The 308 and the 300 win mag are good rifles to take the next step.

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