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 Length1168 mm (45.98")
Barrel Length673 mm (26.50")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Trigger Pull16 N (3.6 lbf)
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity914 m/s (2999 fps)
Muzzle Energy4872 J (3593 ft·lbf)
Effective Range1200 m (1312 yd)
Maximum Range3500 m (3828 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist254 mm (10.00")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy
Barrel MaterialStainless Steel
Stock MaterialCarbon Fiber Composite
FinishCerakote Black

Calibers

Features

Variants

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.