Cheytac M200 Intervention

The CheyTac M200 Intervention fires the .408 Chey Tac cartridge, a purpose-built round designed for extreme long-range precision shooting. The .408 CT was developed to deliver superior ballistic performance at extended distances, with a flatter trajectory and less wind drift than .50 BMG at certain ranges. CheyTac also developed a complete system around the rifle, including specialized ammunition and a ballistic computer.

CheyTac claims the M200 Intervention is effective at distances exceeding 2,000 meters, with the system engineered around the .408 CT cartridge's performance envelope. The rifle has been demonstrated in testing at ranges approaching 2,300 meters. It holds a Guinness World Record for the longest-ranged grouping at over 2,300 meters, set during CheyTac's development testing.

The M200 Intervention weighs approximately 31 pounds (around 14 kg) fully configured with scope and accessories, though the bare rifle itself is lighter. It features a folding stock and a detachable box magazine holding 7 rounds. The heavy weight is consistent with its role as an extreme long-range precision platform.

The M200 Intervention has seen limited adoption by specialized military and law enforcement units, but it has not been widely fielded by any major army as a standard sniper rifle. It has appeared in various video games and films, contributing to its public profile. The rifle remains more of a niche, specialized weapon than a general-issue military sniper system.