.408 CheyTac
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.408 CheyTac | |||||||||
Game information | |||||||||
All information listed assumes Standard FMJ (Reg/SP/FMJ) | |||||||||
Category | (R)ifle caliber | ||||||||
Recoil level | 6 | ||||||||
Cost per round | 20.00 | ||||||||
Weight per round (units) | 0.1 | ||||||||
Quantity (retail box/bulk can) | 10 / 100 | ||||||||
Damage tables | |||||||||
Type | LDV | C1 | C2 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | |
Bullet | +8 | 517% | 465% | 414% | 336% | 258% | 129% | 39% | |
Handloading information | |||||||||
Primer type | Large rifle magnum | ||||||||
Powder type | Rifle powder | ||||||||
Projectile type | .408, 400 grain | ||||||||
Cost per case | 5.353 | ||||||||
Standard load (SP) | 1606 pwdr | ||||||||
Cold load (-P) | 1445 pwdr | ||||||||
Hot load (+P) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
Super load (+P+) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
Real world information | |||||||||
Ref. barrel length (inches) | 29 (M200 Intervention) | ||||||||
Muzzle velocity | 905 m/s (2968 ft/s) | ||||||||
Muzzle energy | 10608 Joule (7824 ft-lbf) | ||||||||
Country of origin | United States | ||||||||
Year | 2001 |
.408 CheyTac is a type of ammunition for firearms. It is classified as a (R)ifle caliber.
.408 is pronounced four oh-eight, and CheyTac is pronounced CHAY-Tack.
This caliber may also be known as .408 Cheyenne Tactical (full name), .408 CT, 10.36x77mm, or simply .408.
Compatibility
Base weapons
There are 2 base weapons chambered in this caliber.
Barrel length groups
The reference barrel length belongs to the group listed in italics.
Group name | Barrel length range | Damage multiplier |
---|---|---|
Rifle | 26" and up | 1.0x |
Retail information
.408 CheyTac ammunition can be purchased in gun shops and weapon shops in boxes of 10 rounds or bulk cans of 100 rounds.
The following brands and projectile types are available in retail:
Brand name | Composition | Available projectile types |
---|---|---|
Standard | Reg/SP | FMJ (1.0x) Match (4.0x) JHP (3.0x) AP (3.0x) |
Sniper Premium | Prem/SP | FMJ (3.0x) Match (12.0x) |
The multipliers listed correspond to the value multipliers to cost of ammunition provided by powder type, pressure level, and projectile type. They are included on this table as a convenience, in order to tell at a glance the cost of a given brand and projectile combination.
Maze Customs
Availability of .408 CheyTac as a Customs family chambering: | ||||||||||
1911SS |
1911DS |
Blackhawk |
Redhawk |
Glock-SF |
Glock-LF |
MP5 |
AR-15 |
AK |
Rem700 |
BA |