Cartridge comparison
.408 CheyTac vs .416 TYR
.408 CheyTac and .416 TYR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .408 CheyTac | .416 TYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2014 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4079″ | 0.4161″ |
| Case length | 3.0398″ | 3.1614″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 95.8–105.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 2200 yd | 300 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.
