{"id":3885,"date":"2025-12-02T07:30:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T07:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/wiki\/cheytac-m200-intervention-extreme-precision\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T07:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T07:41:46","slug":"cheytac-m200-intervention-extreme-precision","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wiki\/cheytac-m200-intervention-extreme-precision\/","title":{"rendered":"CheyTac M200 Intervention | Extreme precision"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/h2>

The CheyTac M200 Intervention<\/strong> is a .408-caliber CheyTac precision rifle designed for very long-range shooting. Developed by CheyTac USA<\/strong>, this shooting system incorporates not only an ultra-precise firearm, but also a complete ballistic package designed to optimize projectile trajectory up to extreme distances. <\/p>

Made famous by its appearance in popular culture, notably in the film Shooter<\/em> and various video games, the M200 is above all a high-tech weapon used by certain special forces and snipers in scenarios where accuracy at over 2,000 meters is required.<\/p>

Design and development<\/h2>

The M200 was developed in the early 2000s around the CheyTac Long Range Rifle System<\/strong> concept, a complete program that includes :<\/p>

  • The M200 Intervention rifle<\/p><\/li>

  • The .408 CheyTac calibre<\/p><\/li>

  • Digital ballistic tools (ballistic computer, laser rangefinder)<\/p><\/li>

  • Trajectory prediction software (ABC – Advanced Ballistic Computer)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    The M200’s philosophy is based on the idea that precision at ultra-long range cannot rely solely on the shooter, but must be assisted by state-of-the-art technologies. This systemic approach is at the heart of the weapon’s identity. <\/p>

    Technical specifications<\/h2>
    Element<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Caliber<\/td>.408 CheyTac<\/td><\/tr>
    Barrel length<\/td>29 inches (737 mm)<\/td><\/tr>
    Overall length<\/td>~1,400 mm (with silencer)<\/td><\/tr>
    Weight<\/td>~12.1 kg (without accessories)<\/td><\/tr>
    Magazine capacity<\/td>7 shots<\/td><\/tr>
    Effective range<\/td>Up to 2,500 m<\/td><\/tr>
    Materials<\/td>Aluminum, steel, reinforced polymer<\/td><\/tr>
    Stock<\/td>Folding and adjustable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

    Accuracy and ballistic performance<\/h2>

    The M200 is designed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy well beyond 1,500 meters. The .408 CheyTac caliber, specially developed for this platform, offers an excellent compromise between : <\/p>

    • Flight stability<\/p><\/li>

    • High initial speed (~900 m\/s)<\/p><\/li>

    • Ability to maintain a straight trajectory over several kilometers<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Thanks to its heavy, floating barrel and high-quality construction, the M200 can be fired at 2,000 – 2,500 meters<\/strong> in optimum conditions, with a very low dispersion factor.<\/p>

      Ergonomics and functionality<\/h2>

      The CheyTac M200 is an imposing weapon, but extremely well thought-out for its category:<\/p>

      • Adjustable stock<\/strong>: height, length, cheek rest<\/p><\/li>

      • Integral Picatinny rail<\/strong>: for mounting high-power scopes and ballistic equipment<\/p><\/li>

      • Mouth brake<\/strong>: drastically reduces recoil<\/p><\/li>

      • Sturdy tripod<\/strong>: indispensable for stabilizing the shot<\/p><\/li>

      • Rotary latch system<\/strong>: reliable and fluid despite the size of the gauge<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        The weapon can be disassembled into several sub-assemblies for easy transport, making it a modular rifle despite its size.<\/p>

        Comparison with other ultra-long-range rifles<\/h2>
        Model<\/th>Caliber<\/th>Effective range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        CheyTac M200<\/td>.408 CheyTac<\/td>~2 500 m<\/td><\/tr>
        Barrett M82A1<\/td>.50 BMG<\/td>~1 800 m<\/td><\/tr>
        Accuracy Int. AXMC <\/td>.338 Lapua<\/td>~1 500 – 1 700 m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

        The M200 outperforms most conventional rifles in terms of range, thanks to the combination of the .408 CheyTac caliber and the ballistic ecosystem developed around it.<\/p>

        Operational use and brand awareness<\/h2>

        Although not widely used by regular armies due to its cost and extreme specialization, the M200 has been integrated by some elite units for counter-sniping, long-range target elimination or advanced surveillance missions.<\/p>

        Its reputation far exceeds its actual use thanks to :<\/p>

        • Appearing in Hollywood films<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

        • Its presence in several shooter video games<\/strong> (Call of Duty, Battlefield…)<\/p><\/li>

        • Distinctive<\/strong>, instantly recognizable design<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Conclusion<\/h2>

          The CheyTac M200 Intervention<\/strong> embodies the quintessence of very long-range precision shooting. Its global system, proprietary caliber, extreme precision and futuristic aesthetics make it both an object of fascination and an exceptional operational tool. <\/p>

          Although reserved for very specific uses, it is an absolute reference in the world of precision rifles<\/strong>, a symbol of extreme innovation in the service of ballistic performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":3856,"template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-3885","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t