M200 cheytac? - The Firearms Forum

Tony22-250 · 09-10-2009, 01:17 AM

Hey guys I have a buddy who wants to buy an M200 Cheytac .408 for around $7000 to $9000 any one got a lead?

artabr · 09-10-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony22-250

Hey guys I have a buddy who wants to buy an M200 Cheytac .408 for around $7000 to $9000 any one got a lead?

He can build his own for that price. As a matter of fact he could have it built and put 2 grand worth of glass on top and have change left over.

Action - $1200 +/-
Barrel & reamer - $1000 -
Stock - $1000 -
Labor - $1000 -
Glass - $2000 +/-
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Total - $6200 +/-

Art

VegasTech702 · 09-10-2009, 03:10 AM

That particular weapon system is about $11k new.

Tony22-250 · 09-10-2009, 03:29 AM

Thats the thing he will settle for a lightly used M200 but he wants what he wants and there probably isnt any convincing him otherwise. Lookin for a Factory M200 for around that price.

Doc1911 · 09-10-2009, 09:49 AM

When it comes to weapons like these "break-in" is of particular importance. Therefore, unless I knew the person - I would be purchasing NEW.

Deathbunny · 09-10-2009, 03:25 PM

This is a bit off-topic, but I gotta ask:

Does anyone think it would be possible or practical to modify an existing rifle (like a .416 or something) and still get something like sub-MOA performance?
'Cuz that would be much cheaper. If it would work.

Tony22-250 · 09-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Deathbunny

This is a bit off-topic, but I gotta ask:

Does anyone think it would be possible or practical to modify an existing rifle (like a .416 or something) and still get something like sub-MOA performance?
'Cuz that would be much cheaper. If it would work.

What do you mean by modify?

Deathbunny · 09-11-2009, 05:14 PM

By modify, I mean find something used but in good condition-- maybe a 470 or something. Take it to a good gunsmith, re-machine the bolt, chamber, and barrel. (Well, probably not the bolt, but anyway.)

I'm not saying it'd be cheap, just probably a lot less than building one from scratch -- IF it would work. Whatta ya think?

Tony22-250 · 09-12-2009, 02:25 PM

i mean sure you can build your own you match grade rifle but its not going to be the same as a cheytac. but i dont know of any barrel mfgs that make .408 match barrels. Also would the 470 bolt fit the .408 case?

artabr · 09-12-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony22-250

i mean sure you can build your own you match grade rifle but its not going to be the same as a cheytac. but i dont know of any barrel mfgs that make .408 match barrels. Also would the 470 bolt fit the .408 case?

These are the guys that are making the Chey Tac barrels.

http://www.lawtonmachine.com/barrels.html

Lawton also makes the actions, although I prefer the BAT actions below.

http://www.lawtonmachine.com/actions_8000.html

(sorry for the original post. I did a little more homework on the .408.

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BAT actions. Starting price $1350

http://batmachine.com/products/products.htm

Look for the model "L" action.

Art

Tony22-250 · 09-14-2009, 05:01 AM

He went with an EDM windrunner .408. but now i need to find a scope.

Tony22-250 · 09-14-2009, 05:06 AM

Here is a question for ya. How would one go about breaking in a barrel for a gun such as that. and i need specifics pretty please!

GMFWoodchuck · 09-15-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony22-250

Here is a question for ya. How would one go about breaking in a barrel for a gun such as that. and i need specifics pretty please!

All gun manufacturers have break in procedures for their products. Usually in in the manual. But their websites ought to have the info.

GMFWoodchuck · 09-15-2009, 06:35 AM

Where does he plan on shooting this thing? There aren't anyplaces near me where I can shoot a gun like that to it's full ability because it would mean shooting over a highway and/or someone's house in a valley. The highway part being totally illegal. And I don't imagine people are okay with me shooting over their house, here in New York we need permission to do that kind of thing.

Deathbunny · 09-17-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony22-250

i mean sure you can build your own you match grade rifle but its not going to be the same as a cheytac. but i dont know of any barrel mfgs that make .408 match barrels. Also would the 470 bolt fit the .408 case?

Damned if I know. The .408 is based off the old .505 Gibbs (I think), and that's a huge case. I mean, you can always take more metal out of a reciever, but would it retain enough strength to work? Beats me. I just chose the 470 as an example.

Tony22-250 · 09-18-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GMFWoodchuck

Where does he plan on shooting this thing? There aren't anyplaces near me where I can shoot a gun like that to it's full ability because it would mean shooting over a highway and/or someone's house in a valley. The highway part being totally illegal. And I don't imagine people are okay with me shooting over their house, here in New York we need permission to do that kind of thing.

He lives in CA where they have mountains and places to shoot over a mile.

09-10-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
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09-10-2009, 03:10 AM	#3
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09-10-2009, 03:29 AM	#4
Tony22-250 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 1,146	Re: M200 cheytac? Thats the thing he will settle for a lightly used M200 but he wants what he wants and there probably isnt any convincing him otherwise. Lookin for a Factory M200 for around that price. __________________ Bullets change governments far surer than votes. The most powerful weapon you can buy isn't a .50 caliber. It's a Senate Seat.... "When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes duty." Thomas Jefferson

09-10-2009, 09:49 AM	#5
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: M200 cheytac? When it comes to weapons like these "break-in" is of particular importance. Therefore, unless I knew the person - I would be purchasing NEW. __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member

09-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#6
Deathbunny Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 290	Re: M200 cheytac? This is a bit off-topic, but I gotta ask: Does anyone think it would be possible or practical to modify an existing rifle (like a .416 or something) and still get something like sub-MOA performance? 'Cuz that would be much cheaper. If it would work.

09-11-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
Deathbunny Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 290	Re: M200 cheytac? By modify, I mean find something used but in good condition-- maybe a 470 or something. Take it to a good gunsmith, re-machine the bolt, chamber, and barrel. (Well, probably not the bolt, but anyway.) I'm not saying it'd be cheap, just probably a lot less than building one from scratch -- IF it would work. Whatta ya think?

09-12-2009, 02:25 PM	#9
Tony22-250 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 1,146	Re: M200 cheytac? i mean sure you can build your own you match grade rifle but its not going to be the same as a cheytac. but i dont know of any barrel mfgs that make .408 match barrels. Also would the 470 bolt fit the .408 case? __________________ Bullets change governments far surer than votes. The most powerful weapon you can buy isn't a .50 caliber. It's a Senate Seat.... "When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes duty." Thomas Jefferson

09-14-2009, 05:01 AM	#11
Tony22-250 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 1,146	Re: M200 cheytac? He went with an EDM windrunner .408. but now i need to find a scope. __________________ Bullets change governments far surer than votes. The most powerful weapon you can buy isn't a .50 caliber. It's a Senate Seat.... "When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes duty." Thomas Jefferson

09-14-2009, 05:06 AM	#12
Tony22-250 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 1,146	Re: M200 cheytac? Here is a question for ya. How would one go about breaking in a barrel for a gun such as that. and i need specifics pretty please! __________________ Bullets change governments far surer than votes. The most powerful weapon you can buy isn't a .50 caliber. It's a Senate Seat.... "When injustice becomes law, then resistance becomes duty." Thomas Jefferson

09-15-2009, 06:35 AM	#14
GMFWoodchuck Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,369	Re: M200 cheytac? Where does he plan on shooting this thing? There aren't anyplaces near me where I can shoot a gun like that to it's full ability because it would mean shooting over a highway and/or someone's house in a valley. The highway part being totally illegal. And I don't imagine people are okay with me shooting over their house, here in New York we need permission to do that kind of thing.