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.375 SnipeTac vs .408 CheyTac

.375 SnipeTac is faster (3,300 vs 3,050 fps); .408 CheyTac carries more energy (8,900 vs 8,600 ft·lb); .375 SnipeTac recoils less.

.375 SnipeTac →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−144″144″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.408 CheyTac →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−105″105″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 SnipeTac.408 CheyTac
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20102001
Bullet ⌀0.375″0.408″
Case length3.037″3.035″
Velocity3,020–3,300 fps2,850–3,050 fps
Energy7,900–8,600 ft·lb7,600–8,900 ft·lb
Max pressure65,000 psi
Recoil45–60 ft·lb55–75 ft·lb
Eff. range2500 yd2500 yd

FAQs

Is .375 SnipeTac faster than .408 CheyTac?
.375 SnipeTac is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,050 fps.
Does .375 SnipeTac hit harder than .408 CheyTac?
.408 CheyTac carries more muzzle energy (8,900 vs 8,600 ft·lb).