McMillan Tac-338

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McMillan TAC-338
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McMillan TAC-338 with synthetic stock, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.
Type Bolt-action sniper rifle
Place of originFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Production history
Designer McMillan Firearms
Manufacturer McMillan Firearms
Specifications

The McMillan TAC-338 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, designed and manufactured by McMillan Firearms for long-range precision shooting. It is widely used in military, law enforcement, and competitive shooting circles for its accuracy and reliability at extreme distances.

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Design and Features

The TAC-338 features a 27-inch (686 mm) medium-heavy barrel with a 1:9.35-inch twist rate, optimized for stabilizing heavy .338 Lapua Magnum projectiles. [1] The barrel is fitted with a muzzle brake to reduce recoil and improve shooter control during rapid follow-up shots. [2]

The rifle employs a synthetic or fiberglass stock (depending on configuration), which includes:

Additional features include an adjustable trigger system (user-configurable pull weight) and a detachable 5-round box magazine. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting telescopic optics.

Military Use

The TAC-338 has been adopted by the US Navy Special Warfare [3] [4] and by Israel's special forces. [5]

Its .338 Lapua Magnum chambering allows effective engagement of targets at distances exceeding 1,500 meters (1,640 yards), making it suitable for counter-sniper and anti-materiel roles. [1] [6]

Ordering

Due to its ITAR-restricted status, international sales require U.S. State Department approval. [7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The .338 Lapua Magnum: History & Performance". Outdoor Life. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Anatomy of Chris Kyle's Loadout". ATRG Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  3. ↑ "Retail Store - McMillan Fiberglass Stocks". mcmfamily.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Sanchez, Raf (2 January 2012). "'The Devil of Rahmadi' named America's deadliest sniper". London: The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
  5. ↑ "isayeret.com - The Israeli Special Forces Database". isayeret.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "Best Sniper Rifles in the World". SOFREP. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  7. ↑ "McMillan Firearms Product Catalog". McMillan Firearms. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
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