CheyTac M300
CheyTac USA · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: M300 Intervention, CheyTac Paladin, M300 Praetorian
Overview
The CheyTac M300 is a tactical bolt-action precision rifle chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum, designed as a lighter and more portable alternative to CheyTac's renowned M200 Intervention long-range system. Built on a Remington 700-pattern footprint, the M300 series offers custom-built configurations tailored to military, law enforcement, hunting, and competition applications. The rifle features a carbon fiber composite stock, stainless steel match-grade barrel, and is available in short, long, XL, and Intervention-length actions to accommodate various chamberings from .308 Winchester to .408 CheyTac.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6804 g (240.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 7100 g (250.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1168 mm (45.98") |
| Barrel Length | 673 mm (26.50") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 914 m/s (2999 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4872 J (3593 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3500 m (3828 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Finish | Cerakote Black |
Calibers
- .300 Winchester Magnum · primary — also known as .300 Win Mag, 7.62x67mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Suppressor Ready, Picatinny Rail, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Remington 700 Footprint
Variants
- CheyTac M300 Praetorian — Premium Variant
- CheyTac M300 .408 CheyTac — Caliber Variant
- CheyTac M300 .375 CheyTac — Caliber Variant
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Custom-built to order. Production numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The M300 platform leverages CheyTac's expertise in extreme long-range ballistics while offering a more practical package for engagements under 1,500 meters. Each rifle is custom-built to the shooter's specifications, making exact standard specifications variable. The Praetorian variant features a carbon fiber chassis and represents the premium offering in the M300 lineup. The rifle accepts AICS-pattern magazines in most configurations.
Background
CheyTac leveraged the ballistic expertise gained from developing the record-breaking M200 Intervention system to create the M300, bringing their precision engineering philosophy to the more commonly available .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge for operators who need extreme accuracy without the logistical burden of specialty ammunition.