CheyTac M200 Intervention
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 736 mm
- Weight, empty
- 14.00 kg
- Introduced
- 2001
About
What it is, and why it matters
The CheyTac M200 Intervention is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .408 CheyTac, produced by CheyTac LLC since 2001. This American-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. Featuring a 7-round magazine capacity, this sniper rifle offers compact firepower. The 29.0-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 14000g (493.8 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform.
The .408 CheyTac cartridge was specifically engineered to remain supersonic beyond 2,200 meters, avoiding the transonic instability zone that degrades accuracy for most long-range calibers. The M200 gained massive pop-culture recognition from the 2007 film 'Shooter' and numerous video games including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
The .408 CheyTac cartridge fires a 419-grain solid copper-nickel alloy projectile with a ballistic coefficient of approximately 0.945, one of the highest of any small arms projectile. The barrel life is rated at approximately 2,500 rounds. The M200 Carbine variant has been discontinued. The M310 and M325 variants feature different barrel lengths (29 inches and 28 inches respectively) and are available in both single-shot and repeater configurations. The rifle system was featured prominently in the film 'Shooter' (2007), significantly boosting its public profile. The CheyTac ballistic computer accounts for the Coriolis effect and spin drift at extreme ranges.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- CheyTac LLC
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2001
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 736 mm
- Overall length
- 1346 mm
- Weight, empty
- 14.00 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 14.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Rotating bolt
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 7
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Composite
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 839 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 9574 J
- Effective range
- 2000 m
- Maximum range
- 3500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Fluted barrel
Folding stock
Integral bipod
Carrying handle
Quick change barrel
Picatinny rail
Muzzle brake
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 430 sniper rifles | 14.00 kg | 5.40 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 429 sniper rifles | 1346 mm | 1150 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 434 sniper rifles | 736 mm | 620 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 434 sniper rifles | 7 | 6 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the CheyTac M200 Intervention
How much does the CheyTac M200 Intervention weigh?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention weighs 14.00 kg (30.86 lb) empty and 14.50 kg (31.97 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the CheyTac M200 Intervention?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention is chambered in .408 CheyTac.
How many rounds does the CheyTac M200 Intervention hold?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention holds 7 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the CheyTac M200 Intervention?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention is 1346 mm (53.0 in) long overall, with a 736 mm (29.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the CheyTac M200 Intervention?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention is made by CheyTac LLC (United States). It was designed by Dr. John D. Taylor.
When was the CheyTac M200 Intervention introduced?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention was introduced in 2001.
How does the CheyTac M200 Intervention operate?
The CheyTac M200 Intervention uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is rotating bolt.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- British Special Air Service
- United Kingdom
- Polish GROM
- Poland
- Italian Armed Forces
- Italy
- Singapore Armed Forces
- Singapore
- Turkish Armed Forces
- Türkiye
- Czech 601st Special Forces Group
- Czechia
- Argentine Armed Forces
- Argentina
- Jordanian Armed Forces
- Jordan
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
Stockists
Where to buy
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/cheytac-m200-intervention' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "cheytac-m200-intervention", "name": "CheyTac M200 Intervention", "manufacturer": { "id": "cheytac", "name": "CheyTac LLC", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 2001, "website": "https://cheytac.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:43", "version": "d4cadcfb888d0ebf8b862e634214df17a90631472c85f90aee8b9a556f11f35b" }, "category": { "id": "sniper-rifle", "name": "Sniper Rifle", "description": "Precision rifles optimized for long-range accuracy" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2001, "barrel_length_mm": 736, "weight_empty_g": 14000, "action_type": "bolt_action"}