Cheytac M200

[andy_760901]

Hi guys, wow it has been some time since last i was on here...

i hope that you all are well and trust that you all had a good christmas with family and loved ones.

I was wanting to ask the guru's what they think of a Cheytac M200. I have done some searching on this and other forums, as well as articles about the M200 and the fact that EDM make an almost identical weapon, that it was the first, where cheytac copied the Windrunner etc.

I have also contacted Cheytac and Knesek about the rifle. I know that the rifle is a huge chunk of change. At the moment i have a Sako TRG in 338LM with a Nightforce 5.5-22x56mm with the 1/4 MOA click adjustments and the NP-R2 reticle, which i believe is the same as the Cheytac employ on their rifles.

I am wanting to get the ultimate, i know that i do not posses the skill set to get the most out of the rifle, but would like to employ the best and improve on myself with that. Aside from the cost factor of this rifle, and the fact that the EDM is the fore-runner as well as the cost of operation and ammo. All these things being set aside, what is your guys opinion of the M200 as a rifle and the .408 as a round? I will not be able to license a 50BMG here for legal reasons, and will suffer to get a license for any gas gun or semi what-so-ever, so it will have to be a bolt gun, and i envisage getting a license for the .08 round easier then the 338LM, as the latter is better known to be a "snipers" round. Any views on this rifle or round would be much appreciated, i have to some degree set my mind to this rifle-caliber combination, but thought that i should leave it to the opinion of the "masters" of long range shooting to give me their input and insights. I must just state that this will be purely for my hobby and for punching paper, it is not a hunting rifle, or for any other specific reason, just do love the look of the M200 and have heard (propaganda?) that it is the most accurate out to the longest distances with the lowest ballistic co-efficient. Ow i did not mention that i am from South Africa, so wildcat rounds can not really be considered, i will try to ship the rifle with dies and 100 rounds or so to get going. Opinions please?

 

[savage110]

Re: Cheytac M200

Well the .408 round is expensive as hell here in the USA and components are also very expensive, so I imagine to get them in Africa will be a shit load. I would get a windrunner in .338 if you want the cheytac look.

 

[desertHK]

Re: Cheytac M200

You can get the Windrunner in 408 and get the 338 LM barrel and bolt for it. Just got my Windrunner M96 in 50 BMG. Will get the 408 barrel and bolt to complete that kit.

I also have a AIAWSM 338LM. Now, both cartridges are going to be expensive as hell to shoot unless you reload. Even so, the 408 is still expensive to reload.

It's tough to cough up 12K for the M200. I would go with the Windrunner. Same gun for cheaper price. JMHO.

 

[MichaelEber]

Re: Cheytac M200

If all you are going to do is long range paper punching, then save your money and get a custom build on 260 Remington.

 

[Jimmy2Times]

Re: Cheytac M200

If you end up getting the Cheytac, just make sure it doesn't fall into enemy hands.

 

[Jimmym40a2]

Re: Cheytac M200

You would be better off getting a single shot 375/408 cheytac. YOu can get the bullets on South Africa and would have the ultimate long range rig.the 408 is an impressive round (I have one) but 375 is king.