Cartridge comparison
.408 CheyTac vs .416 Barrett
.408 CheyTac and .416 Barrett are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .408 CheyTac | .416 Barrett | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2005 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4079″ | 0.4161″ |
| Case length | 3.0398″ | 3.2701″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 2200 yd | 2500 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.