Barrett 82A1 vs Cheytac M200 Intervention
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SkaterJay14
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the m200 intervention is used for long range soft target interdiction. The CheyTac Intervention rifle is fed using a detachable single stack magazine, which holds 5 or 7 rounds. It fires .408 CheyTac or .375 CheyTac ammunition. CheyTac papers state that the entire system is capable of delivering hits at ranges of up to 2500 yards (2286 m), one of the longest ranges of all modern-day sniper rifles.
there is a pic of one below. price i dont know yet
there is a pic of one below. price i dont know yet
50 shooter
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I wouldn't buy anything from CTA, their design isn't on the same level as the original company that made the rifles. If you want the .408 CT rifle then get it from the company that made the original rifles and still do, EDM ARMS.
To top that off they are having a sale on their rifles right now, I believe 6K. If you call and talk to the owner Bill Ritchie, ask about the set up like CTA. He said he would build them as close to their design with the bipod, carrying handle... Personally I skip the bipod set up and carrying handle, just ask him for an extended bipod adaptor. Then with all the money you save you can use that for a scope, extra mags, ammo...
If you want the Barrett then ask around over on Biggerhammer.net to find out what some of the guys have done to get a little better accuracy out of them. It will never be as accurate as the EDM ARMS Windrunner but sending 10 rounds of 50 BMG down range in about 2 seconds in a blast.
To top that off they are having a sale on their rifles right now, I believe 6K. If you call and talk to the owner Bill Ritchie, ask about the set up like CTA. He said he would build them as close to their design with the bipod, carrying handle... Personally I skip the bipod set up and carrying handle, just ask him for an extended bipod adaptor. Then with all the money you save you can use that for a scope, extra mags, ammo...
If you want the Barrett then ask around over on Biggerhammer.net to find out what some of the guys have done to get a little better accuracy out of them. It will never be as accurate as the EDM ARMS Windrunner but sending 10 rounds of 50 BMG down range in about 2 seconds in a blast.
Italian_Marksman94
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$13795.00 for the Intervention
Thats the only pricing I found on the web so far, if your willing to drop that kind of dough on a gun be my guess but I think your greatly underestimating this gun, just because its in call of duty dosent mean you could buy it at your pawn shop for $350 haha.
Thats the only pricing I found on the web so far, if your willing to drop that kind of dough on a gun be my guess but I think your greatly underestimating this gun, just because its in call of duty dosent mean you could buy it at your pawn shop for $350 haha.
You said that you currently have a .308 which is generally limited to 1000 meters but more likely around 800 meters. Do you have much experience shooting at those distances? Do you have any experience or access to ranges/training for shooting at the maximum distances of the .50 cal or .408 CT?
I don't know your background or experience but going from .308 to .408 CT or .50 cal is a pretty big jump.
If you are interested in a longer range rifle, have you considered some calibers heavier than .308 that are more common and less expensive such as .300 Win mag, .300 Rem ultra mag, or even .338 Lupua Mag?
What range specifically are you looking at shooting?
I don't know your background or experience but going from .308 to .408 CT or .50 cal is a pretty big jump.
If you are interested in a longer range rifle, have you considered some calibers heavier than .308 that are more common and less expensive such as .300 Win mag, .300 Rem ultra mag, or even .338 Lupua Mag?
What range specifically are you looking at shooting?
I agree with Jman go with a 300 win mag or a high velocity 7mm. I shoot my Rem 700 tricked out 300 win mag to 1300-1400 yards with hits happening but not regularly but with a good marksmen it can go farther and more accurate.
If and that is a big if you need to go big or go home I would go with a 338 that will push the 300 SMK to near 3000fps or over. I am building an 338 edge and It should do it out of a 32 inch barrel. But you can go to a 338 on a 408 case such as 338 sniptac or 338 allen mag which will put a good marksmen to 2000 yards.
Up from that is a 408 cheytac or 375 cheytac. All of it comes with lots of cost and practice remember that you will be spending 2000 plus for good optics rings and rails. plus ammo and the rifle itself. I left out the 50 cal because it has about the same drop as a 300 win mag but fights the wind a bit better.
good luck.
If and that is a big if you need to go big or go home I would go with a 338 that will push the 300 SMK to near 3000fps or over. I am building an 338 edge and It should do it out of a 32 inch barrel. But you can go to a 338 on a 408 case such as 338 sniptac or 338 allen mag which will put a good marksmen to 2000 yards.
Up from that is a 408 cheytac or 375 cheytac. All of it comes with lots of cost and practice remember that you will be spending 2000 plus for good optics rings and rails. plus ammo and the rifle itself. I left out the 50 cal because it has about the same drop as a 300 win mag but fights the wind a bit better.
good luck.
I think you are better off going with the .338 laupa mag if you really want some insane distances to shoot, My guess is that you will be able to find much more information and components for it. It is becoming a fairly common sniping system for many military's around the world.
What distance range and what type of budget do you have available? also, is this for personal pleasure and sport or are you a soldier/LEO of some sort?
What distance range and what type of budget do you have available? also, is this for personal pleasure and sport or are you a soldier/LEO of some sort?
Jimmym40a2
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I have a 408 cheytac intervention and have shot it out to 2800 yards.Its a very accurate gun but ammo is a killer. if your only going to shoot out to a mile go with a 338 lapua etc. If your going to shoot 2000 yards plus the 375/408 or 408 ct are the way to go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEZJ_C4LwzA
the 416 hasnt come into it's own yet. Ammo problems,etc still plague it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEZJ_C4LwzA
the 416 hasnt come into it's own yet. Ammo problems,etc still plague it.
proprietary
One of the big issues that i found with both the .408, and .416, is that for the time being both of the rounds are proprietary. This means that, that specific company is the only one that will product the ammo, making brass and loaded ammunition expensive.
from what I've heard Cheyenne Tactical spend so much money developing the .408 that they have to make their money back by pricing the rifles and ammo so high.
I agree with the 338 Idea, you can get a nice 338 lapua for significantly less than either of those rifles. and there are soo many options.
-barrett 98 bravo
-sako trg 42 and 41
-sig blaser tactical 2
-Accuracy International AW
-blaser lrs
-CZ high energy
-remington now makes a 700 in 338
-armalite ar-30
-mcmillan tac-338
-Only Long Range makes a semi-auto
-sig r93
those are just some of the more popular ones that ive seen, i'm sure that there are many more.
One of the big issues that i found with both the .408, and .416, is that for the time being both of the rounds are proprietary. This means that, that specific company is the only one that will product the ammo, making brass and loaded ammunition expensive.
from what I've heard Cheyenne Tactical spend so much money developing the .408 that they have to make their money back by pricing the rifles and ammo so high.
I agree with the 338 Idea, you can get a nice 338 lapua for significantly less than either of those rifles. and there are soo many options.
-barrett 98 bravo
-sako trg 42 and 41
-sig blaser tactical 2
-Accuracy International AW
-blaser lrs
-CZ high energy
-remington now makes a 700 in 338
-armalite ar-30
-mcmillan tac-338
-Only Long Range makes a semi-auto
-sig r93
those are just some of the more popular ones that ive seen, i'm sure that there are many more.
mapsjanhere
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It really depends on the ranges you want to shoot at. While the Lapua stays supersonic out to 2000 yards, the drop exceeds even a Nightforce scope's elevation range. If you're staying under 1500 yards, a 300 RUM probably outperforms the Lapua (unless you're trying to actually kill something big at that range instead of punching holes into targets), and the 300 RUM is half the cost again to the 338 Lapua shooting wise. Over 2000 yards it would be .50bmg for me.
50 shooter
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Sorry but CTA didn't develop anything when it came to the .408CT rifle or the cartridge. If they told you that then they're just spewing another one of their lies.
EDM ARMS built the original .408 CT rifles while working with Lost River Ballistics that devolped the cartridge. Like I said, if you want the real deal when it comes to the rifle then buy from EDM. If you have to have all the goodies, call and talk to Bill and he'll work with you. Plus you'll save alot of money buying a better made rifle.
EDM ARMS built the original .408 CT rifles while working with Lost River Ballistics that devolped the cartridge. Like I said, if you want the real deal when it comes to the rifle then buy from EDM. If you have to have all the goodies, call and talk to Bill and he'll work with you. Plus you'll save alot of money buying a better made rifle.
If you want accuracy, reliability and great customer service get the Barrett 99A1 with 32" bull barrel. 3/4" to 1" moa at 100 yrds. It is a very well tested design. The Steyr HS-50 is also nice but try getting parts and I do not like a company that used to sell to Iran where they came back to be used against our soldiers. They only stpped selling to them because of public outcry (money).
trg42wraglefragle
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Get a 338 Lapua, Its a heck of a lot cheaper in every aspect, and its a far more proven round. The round is easily capable of shooting out to 2000yards, and by the time you can actualy out shoot the 338 the 408 and 416 will have been either far more readily available or there will be something better.
It would also pay to google any questions you want to know, because anyone really serious into long range shooting would know that a Barrett M82 is far from a decent contender in long range shooting, unless your intending on shooting APC or multiple targets behind brick walls.
It would also pay to google any questions you want to know, because anyone really serious into long range shooting would know that a Barrett M82 is far from a decent contender in long range shooting, unless your intending on shooting APC or multiple targets behind brick walls.
Art Eatman
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Er, uh, the OP hasn't posted in over two years...
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