hey got a good deal on a 408 cheytac edm windrunner but was curious if it really has the capabilities advertised 2500 meters. unless this cartridge can run circles around my 338 lapua i dont want to waste the money to simply go another 200 yards.
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Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
From what I understand you far out gun the 338 lapua , I have a 338 and say 1600 max? the 408 was banging 2000 yds
Only an opinion
From what I understand you far out gun the 338 lapua , I have a 338 and say 1600 max? the 408 was banging 2000 yds
Only an opinion
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
The 408 will do 2500+ check the ballistics it's a beast but expensive.
The 408 will do 2500+ check the ballistics it's a beast but expensive.
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
No doubt the 408 Cheytac will out gun and out perform the 338 LM. Draw backs are limited options for reloading components and manufactured ammo.
Later can chime in anytime. According to him, the 375/408 is currently the "King of the Hill".
One thing to keep in mind, unless you have a readily accessible 2000+ yards range, banging metal at 1500 - 1600 yards with a 408 CheyTac is a bit expensive, unless it is the "must have factor".
No doubt the 408 Cheytac will out gun and out perform the 338 LM. Draw backs are limited options for reloading components and manufactured ammo.
Later can chime in anytime. According to him, the 375/408 is currently the "King of the Hill".
One thing to keep in mind, unless you have a readily accessible 2000+ yards range, banging metal at 1500 - 1600 yards with a 408 CheyTac is a bit expensive, unless it is the "must have factor".
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
Yeah, I personally think the .338LM is best for most folks out there. You can shoot it to about 1600 yards with fairly inexpensive bullets. .408 Cheytac can take you to 2250 yards and a bit farther, but bullets are expensive. But as mentioned, the necked down 375/408 stays supersonic to about 2800 yards, therefore outdoing the .408 by a few hundred yards.
I've got a .408 Windrunner and it's my favorite rifle to this day. That said, if I wanted to shoot paper out to 3000 yards, I'd call Bobby Lawton and order a 375/408. Hmm, I should do that at some point
Yeah, I personally think the .338LM is best for most folks out there. You can shoot it to about 1600 yards with fairly inexpensive bullets. .408 Cheytac can take you to 2250 yards and a bit farther, but bullets are expensive. But as mentioned, the necked down 375/408 stays supersonic to about 2800 yards, therefore outdoing the .408 by a few hundred yards.
I've got a .408 Windrunner and it's my favorite rifle to this day. That said, if I wanted to shoot paper out to 3000 yards, I'd call Bobby Lawton and order a 375/408. Hmm, I should do that at some point
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
You should do that Dogtown,and i have first dibs if you should decide to sell it
You should do that Dogtown,and i have first dibs if you should decide to sell it
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
Here is link to ballistics that compare a few "common" ELR systems.
http://www.longrangeresearchinstitute.com/gpage8.html
With that being said I would pass on the 408 and pass go and proceed to the 375/408. If your gonna step up from 338LM then no need to only take half step lol..just make complete step and be done (for now lol). But yes the 408 runs circles around the 338LM but the 375 runs the same circles around the 408
Thanks
Here is link to ballistics that compare a few "common" ELR systems.
http://www.longrangeresearchinstitute.com/gpage8.html
With that being said I would pass on the 408 and pass go and proceed to the 375/408. If your gonna step up from 338LM then no need to only take half step lol..just make complete step and be done (for now lol). But yes the 408 runs circles around the 338LM but the 375 runs the same circles around the 408
Thanks
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
Guys i was torn between 2 loves...338 Lapua and the 375 Cheytac....I calculated if you have nothing to start with on either caliber the cost is about 125.00 more to be the King of the hill with the 375 Cheytac. Dies about the same brass about the same and can get bullets for the same unless you want to shoot the solids and that is where the extra cost comes in.....other than alot of powder but who keeps up with that anyway????? Lawton is waiting on my stock and the CHEYTAC looks good for a launch this month.
Guys i was torn between 2 loves...338 Lapua and the 375 Cheytac....I calculated if you have nothing to start with on either caliber the cost is about 125.00 more to be the King of the hill with the 375 Cheytac. Dies about the same brass about the same and can get bullets for the same unless you want to shoot the solids and that is where the extra cost comes in.....other than alot of powder but who keeps up with that anyway????? Lawton is waiting on my stock and the CHEYTAC looks good for a launch this month.
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
go for it
go for it
Re: 408 windrunner vs 338 lapua
If you have a .408 Windrunner then you are only a barrel change away from a .375/408, .338LM, 50BMG, and .50DTC. All the while using the same scope. That will save you a scope per caliber and that usually starts at $1700 depending.
If you have a .408 Windrunner then you are only a barrel change away from a .375/408, .338LM, 50BMG, and .50DTC. All the while using the same scope. That will save you a scope per caliber and that usually starts at $1700 depending.
