Lindcott Armory Compare / .408 CheyTac vs .416 Barrett
Cartridge comparison
.408 CheyTac vs .416 Barrett
.416 Barrett is faster (3,250 vs 3,050 fps); .416 Barrett carries more energy (9,800 vs 8,900 ft·lb).
.408 CheyTac →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.416 Barrett →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .408 CheyTac | .416 Barrett | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.408″ | 0.416″ |
| Case length | 3.035″ | 3.268″ |
| Velocity | 2,850–3,050 fps | 3,000–3,250 fps |
| Energy | 7,600–8,900 ft·lb | 8,200–9,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 2500 yd | 2500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .408 CheyTac faster than .416 Barrett?
- .416 Barrett is faster — up to 3,250 fps versus 3,050 fps.
- Does .408 CheyTac hit harder than .416 Barrett?
- .416 Barrett carries more muzzle energy (9,800 vs 8,900 ft·lb).