Chills1994 Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 A'yup, just like the title says. Anybody got any "gouge" on either caliber...as far a relading info/suppliers goes? Thanks!
Rob01 Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Midway sells both brass from Jamison and bullets for the 408. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?prod...mber=2205468012 http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=514182 Also scroll down here http://www.knesekguns.com/price.php?pricelist=5 The 408 Chey Tac is an awesome round to shoot. Spent 3 days out at Arco, Id shooting it last year. Shot out to 2000 yards as the 2500 yard target got knocked down a few weeks prior. Very easy to get hits at 2000 yards. We were shooting on a target that was about MOA sie and hammering it. Shot close to 900 rounds between me and my team mate Tony and were very impressed with the 408. One day when we were up there a couple guys came up with a 416 and they couldn't hit as easily as we could. Rifle just didn't seem as accurate at distance. If it was me I would take the 408 over the 416. Edited to add some pics Getting ammo ready M200 Video of M310, now known as the LER, showing how light the recoil is with the brake Where we were shooting Edited December 15, 2009 by Rob01
ShooterSteve Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Hey Rob, Why do you put your targets so close? You have another entire hill behind the one you were shooting at!! You could at least double your distance!! Just kidding, I am jelous though. I wish I had that kind of distance close to here. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! I don't know a lot about the rounds and rifles you were shooting. If you ever get a couple minutes, you should tell us a little about them, and the optics and stuff.
Rob01 Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Believe me Steve we tried. We were picking out rock faces and with the military grade laser we had no problem hitting out to around 5000 yards with the laser but the group was wet and we tried some close to 3000 yard shots but couldn't see splash to correct. If we could have seen them we might have been able to make hits as 2000 was a cake walk. The closest target was at 800 yards and that was like shooting a .308 at 200. We were using two types of rifles. The M200, which was the same type of rifle used in the movie "Shooter", but we didn't have any Dinty Moore cans to shoot LOL Also the M310, which is a lighter weight and more affordable of the two. Still makes the hits though. You can see info on them at Chey Tac's site www.cheytac.com The M310 is now known as the LER Scopes were all Nightforce 5.5-22x56 with NPr2 reticles. Had no problems seeing the targets with the NF optics. I use them on my match rifle too and love them. We were using a US Optics spotter and the CheyTac ballistic calculator which was right on and easy to use. Plenty of info on the 408 CheyTac round on the net but here's a pic of the 408 next to a 300WM, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor , 9mm and a 22lr to give you a perspective of the size.
ShooterSteve Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Rob, that sounds like a lot of fun. After I got off of BE I went to the Chey Tac website and checked them out. Neat stuff. Why does there have to be so many cool toys? You can only afford so many before the piggy bank starts squealing. Powerball tonight, come on baby!
AriM Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Rob....900 rounds!!!!!! what does a round of .408 cost....loaded MATCH? (I know you posted the links, but it's more of a statement) and what is the ballistic data on that? very impressive!! I am not much of a rifle shooter....just don't have the $$$ right now....but I can respect what you guys are doing....!!!!!! *thumbs up*
AriM Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 A'yup, just like the title says.Anybody got any "gouge" on either caliber...as far a relading info/suppliers goes? Thanks! finally found your post
Rob01 Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Rob....900 rounds!!!!!! what does a round of .408 cost....loaded MATCH? (I know you posted the links, but it's more of a statement) and what is the ballistic data on that? very impressive!! I am not much of a rifle shooter....just don't have the $$$ right now....but I can respect what you guys are doing....!!!!!! *thumbs up* Yeah that was between the two of us over the 3 days. I believe loaded ammo is about $5 a round. Good thing we weren't paying for it Here's the specs on the 408 round http://www.cheytac.com/WhitePapers/408%20a...heet%201-06.pdf No need to hop into a CheyTac. Get a good .308 factory rifle like a Remington or Savage and you'll be good out to 1000. Or even a used custom if you have the money. Can get into other calibers that way too. Long range rifles are a blast to shoot. Nothing like pulling the trigger and hearing the steel clang at 1000 yards.
barney88pdc Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Rob if you ever need some help humping ammo cans up the hill I would love tot tag along. I am seriously considering selling my Barret to get a 408.
Rob01 Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Hump ammo cans? That's what the trucks were for LOL The Chey Tac is an awesome rifle. I'd take one any day over a .50. We had a M82A1 up there one day as well and it was much easier to get the CheyTac on target than the .50.
M118LR Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 The Chey Tac is an awesome rifle. I'd take one any day over a .50. We had a M82A1 up there one day as well and it was much easier to get the CheyTac on target than the .50. Yes the CheyTac is a good ELR rifle. Much better then the M82A1. Hey Rob, welcome to the BE.
kgunz11 Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Hump ammo cans? That's what Tony was for LOL Fixed it for ya Rob I got to call him and get data books ordered too, still have some questions to ask. Plan on that after the first of the year.
Rob01 Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 LOL I don't think he would agree with that Thanks Pete. Had to come over seeing as i want to start shooting some 3 gun this year. Good place for info.
barney88pdc Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Well if anyone has a Cheytac and would let me run a few through it "Have truck will travel!" Until then I guess I just have to save up some cash.
AriM Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Rob....900 rounds!!!!!! what does a round of .408 cost....loaded MATCH? (I know you posted the links, but it's more of a statement) and what is the ballistic data on that? very impressive!! I am not much of a rifle shooter....just don't have the $$$ right now....but I can respect what you guys are doing....!!!!!! *thumbs up* Yeah that was between the two of us over the 3 days. I believe loaded ammo is about $5 a round. Good thing we weren't paying for it Here's the specs on the 408 round http://www.cheytac.com/WhitePapers/408%20a...heet%201-06.pdf No need to hop into a CheyTac. Get a good .308 factory rifle like a Remington or Savage and you'll be good out to 1000. Or even a used custom if you have the money. Can get into other calibers that way too. Long range rifles are a blast to shoot. Nothing like pulling the trigger and hearing the steel clang at 1000 yards. that's an impressive little spending spree for 3 days I def. wouldn't get a CheyTac, at any point....it's just not something I need....it's still awesome what you guys are doing though.... I have a few metric caliber rifles, and other long guns.....but the item high on my list is a rem. 700 in .308....always wanted one of those....seems like the most logical and versatile long gun I could hope to own....excellent pedigree as well....when I find the right one (used) at the right price.....I will take the plunge....I know that would be a fun action to customize....would also love to have a AR-30 in .338 Lapua, but now my head is in the clouds
gm iprod Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I have long term plans for a 408 hunting rifle. I have a Montana PH action on order and I have yet to decide on a barrel. Plan is to build something that is portable and accurate out to 1500M. Well away from finishing it but I have a plan.
jester116th Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Anybody know if I can load the .408 on a Dillon Super 1050? And what is the parent case to that? thx in advance Greg
ShooterSteve Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 You question is a valid one, but it may have been better to start a new thread about it, than to tag onto a thread thats two years old.
whistlepig Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Look on Wikipedia under .408 cheytac and you will actually see good info on the parent case and some other details. When Cheytac started they very closely controlled the retail sale of ammo and components. I believe in the beginning there was only one licensed source. Unconfirmed reports and rumors state that the business has gone under. Other posts around this forum discuss that the phones are going unanswered and that emails are not returned. Sounds fishy. Ref the 1050, not sure but I think the round is too big for that apllication. The performance of the round is unreal, but really it's a narrow narrow market.
Tom Freeman Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Anybody know if I can load the .408 on a Dillon Super 1050? And what is the parent case to that? thx in advance Greg No go.
Flexmoney Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 You question is a valid one, but it may have been better to start a new thread about it, than to tag onto a thread thats two years old. Nah...we'd rather shooters ask questions on existing threads. As long as the Q&A is relevant (and it is), it keeps the info in one place...easier to find. - Admin.
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