I've got Cheytac OCD!

[Nostradumbass]

I've ordered all my parts for a cheytac build, and right now I've got a .375 barrel ordered.
My range is 2k, so I think I'd be fine with either. If I'm shooting solids, the price seems bout the same.
I really like the bullet diameter of the .408, I know I know, that's just my preference.
So, what are your opinions? Will I be fine with the .408?
Should I stay with the .375?
Maybe I'm over thinking again.

 

[Tactical]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

Having shot both I say shoot the 408 and be happy. I know the 375 has a slight edge but the 408 is so damm good you wont notice unless you shoot side by side.

Lastly dont load too hot. Stay reasonable and accuracy will suprize you

 

[RedGoat]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

If you already have the .375 ordered stick with it. Switching to the .408 doesn't gain you anything.

 

[Donald]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

The 375 would be my pick but the 408 is till great if you already have one.

 

[Dogtown]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

Yep, the .375 outperforms the .408 and there are more bullet choices available. At this point there's really no reason to build a .408 over a .375.

 

[desertHK]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

Just out of curiosity, can you tell what kind of action? And brarrel. I am thinking along the same line too. Thanks

 

[excaliber]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

That`s an expensive toy just to shoot 2000yds. We have shot the 338 Lapua further than that (2449yds). We only shoot our Cheytac`s if the targets are going to be at minimum 2500yds. The 408 Cheytac is what I shoot as well as some friends and if you have enough dope in the scope, then 2 miles can be achieved.

 

[XLR]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

I would agree with Dogtown that there really is no reason to build a 408. 375 is the way to go for now!


DHK, Here are the current 375 action makers (that I know of)


Actions:
Stiller TAC 408
Defiance (not on their site anymore but they had them at SHOT)
Barker Machine
BAT (single shot only)
Barnard (single shot only)

Barrels:

Rock Creek
Brux
Bartlein

 

[Nostradumbass]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

I think you're right guys....about the .375. I just got to over thinking again. She'll be a 375 when she gets built.
DesertHK, I'm going with a stiller Tac408 action, rock creek barrel finished at 30"
Baer bottom metal, and a Mcmillan supermag A5. The muzzle brake......well, that's still up in the air.

 

[Tactical]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

Please excuse my lack of reading. I some how thought you had a 408 and wondered if you should convert.

If building fresh the 375 wins

 

[mrjimsfc]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nostradumbass</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The muzzle brake......well, that's still up in the air. </div></div>
Check with Robert Snyder (I think he's still one of the site sponsors). The brake he put on my .375 Cheytac works really well. Right now I think I'm loading too hot for the best accuracy (134.6 gr. Retumbo, CCI mag. primer and 377 grain Cutting Edge bullets). Still working awfully good though. I recommend a 50 MOA ramp under your scope.

 

[Lodi]

Re: I've got Cheytac OCD!

Don't forget about Benchmark! I have their barrel on my .408 and it shoots awesome. As far as bases go I'd stick with a 1 degree.