There isn’t a single thing that makes or breaks a good extreme long-range rifle (or an ELR) rifle. There are however a few things you can look for to help you narrow down your options. This post will go over just a few of those.
The Right Chambering
Believe it or not the cartridge is where you should start. That will determine if the rifle is really suitable as an extreme long-range...
It is the case that .408 and .375 CT are cousins, but they are certainly not the same, despite the fact that each is, in its own way, ideal for extreme long-range (ELR) shooting. That being said, here are some of the ways that these two cartridges differ.
What .375 CheyTac Ammo Does Better
Loaded with a bullet that weighs between 350 and 375 grains, .375 CheyTac ammo delivers muzzle...
The McMillan TAC-338 is often highlighted by shooting enthusiasts as one of the most accurate and reliable ELR, or extreme long-range, platforms currently available.
That is true, but a large portion of that is not due only to the rifle itself, but to the cartridge it is built around, the .338 Lapua Magnum, which is one of the best ELR rifle cartridges in turn.
It’s not just...
You may have heard of the CheyTac M200 Intervention rifle, which is one of the most effective ELR, or extreme long-range platforms that has ever been developed.
This post should (hopefully) answer any questions remaining on the matter.
What caliber is the CheyTac M200 Intervention rifle?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention is available in two calibers, which are the .375 and ...
Extreme long-range rifle shooting, or ELR shooting, requires discipline, an appropriate cartridge, and a rifle that’s precision engineered and manufactured according to uncompromising standards.
Extreme long-range rifle shooters often execute shots at or in excess of a mile. That should put this into perspective.
One platform that is designed to meet those aforementioned needs...
Some rifle platforms are so highly regarded and so expensive that they are surrounded by an air of mystique. Many shooters have heard of the CheyTac M200 Intervention rifle, not so many have shot one, at least outside of Call of Duty.
Yet it is a real rifle, and it is one of the best long range rifles that has ever been developed. Some have even called it the best.
Long-range rifle...
The CheyTac M200 Intervention sniper rifle is one of the best long range rifles in the world. Some would (and have) even called it the best.
But like all ELR rifles, it needs proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic tips to ensure your rifle stays clean, cycles fluidly, shoots consistently, and stays accurate.
Breakdown and Cleaning
For basic cleaning, remove the...
Thinking about putting good money into a true ELR (extreme long-range) rifle? These are some of the best long-range rifles in the industry, bar none.
CheyTac M200 Intervention
You may know the CheyTac M200 Intervention from hype or from video games, but it is a real ELR rifle, and it is one of the best.
A fluted, match-grade barrel, a justly adjustable stock and built-in...
The .50 BMG has been regarded as a great extreme long-range cartridge since pretty much forever. Big, intimidating, and with ridiculous stopping power, despite its high cost and relatively steep drop at range, the .50 BMG carries enough energy to dispatch both personnel and equipment at absurd ranges.
But there are other ELR cartridges out there that, in some ways, outperform it. One of...
You may have heard of .375 CheyTac as one of the best long-range cartridges of all time. Perhaps you even landed here looking for a place where you could buy .375 CheyTac ammo.
But did you know the following facts? Test your knowledge against one of the world’s preeminent ELR cartridges.
1. .375 CheyTac ammo is loaded with solid copper bullets
This one’s a big one....
If you haven’t heard the term ELR shooting before, it stands for “extreme long-range,” and typically entails shooting at ranges in excess of a thousand yards, and even often more than a mile.
There are cartridges that are suitable for ELR shooting, there are some that are passable, and there are others that are not.
Among the best in the world is .408 CheyTac, which...
You’ve heard the term sniper rifle, and you know it connotes a rifle that is used by the military for long-range and extreme long-range shooting disciplines.
But where does the term come from?
Unpacking the Term “Sniper Rifle”
To understand the term sniper rifle, we need to go back a long way. Way back, to the marsh hunting days where old-school waterfowlers would...
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