McMillan TAC-338
McMillan Firearms · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2005
Also known as: TAC-338
Overview
The McMillan TAC-338 is a purpose-built tactical precision bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, designed for long-range military and law enforcement sniper applications. Built on a McMillan long-action receiver with a medium-heavy, match-grade free-floating stainless steel barrel and factory muzzle brake, the TAC-338 delivers sub-MOA accuracy against targets well beyond 1,500 meters. The rifle uses McMillan's signature fiberglass tactical stock with integral adjustable cheekpiece, spacer system for length-of-pull adjustment, and flush mount sling swivel cups, feeding from a detachable 5-round box magazine. The TAC-338 gained fame in the hands of United States Navy SEAL snipers, most notably being used by Chris Kyle for a confirmed 2,100-yard engagement in Iraq.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1295 mm (50.98") |
| Barrel Length | 685 mm (26.97") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6570 J (4846 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 5000 m (5468 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 237 mm (9.33") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Fiberglass |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .338 Lapua Magnum · primary — also known as 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Threaded Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Match Grade Barrel, Adjustable Trigger, Flush Mount Swivel Cups, Spacer System Length Of Pull
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Custom-built to order by McMillan Firearms in Phoenix, Arizona.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Part of McMillan's TAC series of tactical rifles. The .338 Lapua Magnum chambering bridges the gap between 7.62mm-class rifles and the heavier .50 BMG anti-materiel platforms. Some sources also list a .338 Norma Magnum option.
Background
The TAC-338 is best known as the rifle carried by U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, who used it to make a 2,100-yard shot against an insurgent in Sadr City, Iraq in 2008 — one of the longest confirmed combat kills of the Iraq War. The rifle's .338 Lapua Magnum chambering offers a flatter trajectory and greater terminal energy at extreme range than 7.62mm precision rifles, while remaining far more portable than a .50 BMG platform.