McMillan TAC-338
TAC-308 | TAC-300
Overview
McMillan TAC-338
McMillan TAC-338 set up with night vision optic in front of the scope.
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$ 5.300 TAC-300 rifle only in 2010
$ 5.500 TAC-338 rifle only in 2010
$ 6.250 TAC-338 rifle only in 2021
Description
Introduction
The TAC is a series of sniper rifles of US origin. The TAC was designed by McMillan in the 1990's and is available in three calibers. Unlike the TAC-50, which is described separately, the TAC series is not derived from the M87R anti-materiel rifle, but from the M86 sniper rifle.
Design
The TAC series of sniper rifles are based around a fiberglass chassis with a fixed butt and adjustable cheekpiece and buttpad. The TAC series uses a G30 bolt action mechanism and feed from either detachable box magazines or an internal magazine. The barrels are match grade and free floating. A bipod is optional. Various optics can be installed and iron sights are not present.
Firepower
The TAC-308 fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round, the TAC-300 the .300 Winchester Magnum and the TAC-338 the .338 Lapua Magnum. The effective range of the rifle varies per caliber. The maximum effective range of the TAC-308 with 24 inch barrel is about 1.000 meters, the TAC-338 may be used up to 1.500 meters.
Users
The TAC series is probably in use with various law enforcement units in the USA. The TAC series has been adopted by the US military as well. Around 2007 the TAC-338 was first issued to US special operations forces.
Variants
TAC-308
The TAC-308 is the smallest and least powerful rifle in the TAC lineup. It is chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO round and uses detachable box magazines. The TAC-308A has a 20 inch barrel and is meant for urban use. The TAC-308B has a longer 24 inch barrel with threaded muzzle.
TAC-300
The TAC-300 is a member of the TAC family chambered for the .300 Winchester Magnum round. The TAC-300 is available in two versions. The TAC-300A has a detachable magazine and the TAC-300B uses a hinged floorplate.
TAC-338
The TAC-338 is the most powerful member of the TAC family as it is chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum round. This provides a mcuh longer range than the two smaller calibers. The TAC-338 is available in two versions. The TAC-338A has a detachable magazine and the TAC-338B uses a hinged floorplate.
Details
Media
McMillan TAC-308
McMillan TAC-308 sniper rifle in grey color.
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McMillan TAC-338
Right side view of McMillan TAC-338 without scope and bipod.
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McMillan TAC-308
Right side view of TAC-308 sniper rifle in tan.
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McMillan TAC-308
Right side view of McMillan TAC-308 without scope and bipod.
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McMillan TAC-50
Larger caliber counterpart to the TAC-300 series. The TAC-50 was derived from the earlier M87R, while the TAC-300 series is based on the smaller caliber M86.