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The new barrel shroud on the EDM is pretty Bad Ass. I like it a lot better then the bipod on the frame. I never thought about a Cheytec. Do they make them in 50BMG?
The EDM Windrunner, or the EDM XM408 rather, is essentially a Cheytac. My understanding is that EDM made the original M200s for Cheytac until they switched to a different shop, or that Cheytac bought the design for EDM, or something... lots of different stories floating around the interwebs. Basically though, the EDM IS a Cheytac Intervention, the only difference I know of other than the producer is that the Cheytac has the bipod mount to a barrel shroud that put the weight in the shooter's hand and thus was supposed to be slightly more accurate than the EDM because it stabilized the gun better than the EDM's reciever-mounted bipod that was further back... but, with EDM's new barrel shroud, there really is no difference (I think the Cheytac has a 0.5" longer barrel and a different muzzle brake). Also, I've heard from nearly everybody I've talked to with a Cheytac that their customer service is crap, and recently I heard they're no longer in business (although their website is still up and running)... on the flip side, I've heard nothing but great things about EDM's customer service.Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks
The Cheytac M200 is NOT available in .50BMG. It IS available in more calibers than the EDM (including .375), but to my knowledge they don't sell caliber conversion kits like EDM does so you have to actually buy another rifle.
Somebody who knows more about this should be along shortly to correct everything I just said.
I am really leaning towards the EDM. From someone that owns a EDM is the recoil management hard? I know a Barrett kicks like a kitten. I have shot that Standing off hand at 600. Not sure I could do that with a 50BMG bolt gun.
The muzzle brake makes all the difference. Their standard 80 hole brake is ok, recoils a good bit less than an M99... I've heard great things about the Serbu Shark brake, people say with that one it's softer than an M82 which is pretty damn awesome.
Is it possible to put a muzzle brake on the EDM that will allow the use of a suppressor? I am really hoping to hear from someone that has a EDM.
Are you looking for a muzzle brake that can accept a suppressor directly onto it like Surefire's stuff or a suppressor designed to fit over a muzzle brake like the ARIES system?
If the brake isn't necessary, the one on the EDM is threaded and you can remove it and put a suppressor in its place. AWC makes a great one for the .50 that will thread on.
good to know
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