408 caliber Cheyenne Tactical: characteristics and purpose

In the modern world, all states are trying to occupy the best places in the international arena in all spheres of activity. The army did not stand aside either. Engineers and designers all over the world are trying every day to develop better weapons, ammunition and equipment to ensure that their state is safe, and citizens can sleep peacefully.

History of the creation of the cartridge

In the context of numerous armed conflicts in the 21st century, snipers play one of the most important roles. They are in assault, reconnaissance and defense groups. Naturally, they need cartridges for their weapons. In 2001, American designers John Taylor and William Wardman developed a special ammunition for a sniper rifle. It is called the caliber 408 Cheytac \ .338lm \ .300wm. Its full name is 408 Cheyenne Tactical.

It is believed that the 408 caliber is in line with the best ammunition, such as .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG. This cartridge was created to improve the performance of snipers in the United States of America. In the characteristics of the cartridge indicated that the 408 caliber is capable of hitting the target, located at a distance of 3500 meters. However, in practice, a distance of 3000 meters was established. To achieve the goal of 3500 meters, certain weather conditions are required, and the goal should be much larger. The caliber 408 in mm is 10.3x77. The cartridge is produced by American company CheyTac Associates. The same company produces the product on the world market.

The objectives of the creation of the cartridge

When shot, the pressure in the barrel can approach the mark of 440 MPa. The bullet is capable of reaching speeds of 900-1000 meters per second. Caliber 408 Cheytac is slightly ahead of 338 Lapua Magnum in speed and range. Initially, this cartridge was created exclusively within the framework of the project of sniper weapons of the XXI century. The aim of the project was to create the best ammunition for a sniper rifle around the world. The 408 gauge is completely made of a copper alloy, it also does not have a core inside. This method of construction allowed to improve the developers the external ballistics of the cartridge.

Initially, the 408 caliber was developed exclusively for the US, but later it began to produce countries such as Germany and Russia. Also, the cartridge is used not only by army snipers, but also by professional hunters. This is connected with the fact that the caliber 408 in mm 10,3х77 has a high knockout rate and is able to infect large and dangerous animals, for example, a bear.

Practical use

In combat conditions, the 408 Cheytac has virtually no rivals. The thing is that this caliber has a very high accuracy of fire. As a result, the cartridge, released from the rifle of the rifle, falls precisely on the target.

Also, the distinctive feature of the cartridge is the fact that, having overcome the distance of 2000 meters, the bullet practically does not lose speed. This also contributes to a better hit on the target.

Killing the cartridge will make everyone think. The bullet can penetrate right through any bulletproof vests, concrete structures, and also practically all obstacles. The designers say that the bullet can fire on some armored vehicles and penetrate its armor.

It should be added that the striking power of the cartridge costs almost at one level (one of the highest) with a 50 Browning machine gun. But unlike the machine gun, the rifle is much more convenient and compact.

Features when using

The scheme for the creation of the 408 Cheytac, naturally, did not come from the air. It was created on the basis of the hunting cartridge 505 Gibbs. Only 408 caliber is significantly improved. The cartridge was also created to protect the shooter from injuries. A person whose profession is a sniper often has injuries to the neck, spine.

It is also worth noting that his hearing may deteriorate. All this is connected with high return and loud sound when shooting. If the recoil could be reconciled, then a loud sound could easily give out the soldier's location, which, undoubtedly, can be very dangerous for him. Developers 408 Cheyenne Tactical, John Taylor and William Wardman, found a solution to this problem. Now the return in shooting does not threaten the shooter in any way. It, as well as the sound of the 408 caliber, are approaching the minimum.

The price for this product is also low. It does not exceed two hundred dollars per carton of cartridges. If we consider that thanks to these cartridges, weapons can hit almost any ground target, the price is really low.

Despite numerous advantages, the 408 has several disadvantages: the absence of tracer, armor-piercing and incendiary cartridges. However, in fact, it's just a matter of time.

What kind of weapon does the cartridge fit?

It is worth emphasizing that this cartridge does not fit for every rifle, only a few. The bullet can be used by such famous rifles as CheyTac M200, EDM Arms XM04, PGWDTI Timberwolf, Lawton Machine LLC., Grande Armeria Camuna precision rifles, RND Manufacturing, Inc., THOR XM408 Vigilance Rifles VR1. As well as Russian-made weapons - the sniper rifle Lobaeva, SVLK-14.

Now we can safely say that this cartridge has no analogues. Knowing these factors, you can officially declare that this type of ammunition was the beginning of a real revolution in terms of organizing military operations.