2021年3月30日 · While 7.62 NATO and .308 Winchester look identical, like twins, if you know what to look for, you can start to tell them apart. The devil is in the details with the difference …

2023年10月25日 · Explore the key differences between 7.62 NATO and .308 WIN ammunition. Learn about chamber dimensions, pressure levels, and performance variations to help you choose the right rounds for your rifle. Discover whether you can interchange them safely and find out the best applications for these versatile cartridges in our in-depth comparison.

2024年9月14日 · 7.62x51mm is a NATO cartridge, with a maximum chamber pressure rating of 415 megapascals–that’s a tad over 60,000 PSI. .308 Winchester, on the other hand, is rated slightly higher, with a maximum SAAMI spec of 62,000 PSI.

2024年3月3日 · Can you shoot .308 ammo in a 7.62 rifle? Or is it the other way around? If you want to start a good bar fight, ask a saloon full of gun people about the differences between .308 Winchester...

2024年1月21日 · All modern .308 rifles can chamber and shoot modern .308 and 7.62 NATO ammunition without any problems, such as the SAINT Victor .308 rifles. The 7.62 NATO M1A can also safely fire both rounds. If you plan on using a surplus rifle chambered in either .308 Win or 7.62 NATO, you should have the gun’s headspace checked by a professional to ...

2024年2月17日 · The .308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO are nearly identical cartridges, but there are slight differences in their specifications. The primary distinction lies in the chamber pressure, with the 7.62 NATO having a slightly higher pressure.

2024年11月28日 · The 308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO cartridges share a similar bullet diameter of 0.308 inches (7.82 mm), but there’s a key difference: the 308 Winchester typically uses a slightly longer, heavier bullet, while the 7.62 NATO uses a slightly shorter, lighter bullet.

2018年8月19日 · Well, just as with the .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, the cartridge dimensions between the .308 and 7.62 are identical. But, unlike the .223 situation, where the military version is the hotter of the two,...

2021年10月14日 · Bottom line: the difference isn’t great, but 308 Winchester ammunition is generally loaded to higher pressure than 7.62 NATO. Another critical difference between the two cartridges is the thickness of military brass compared to the .308 Winchester brass produced by most commercial manufacturers.

2023年3月27日 · Discover the similarities and differences between the .308 Winchester and 7.62 x 51mm NATO cartridges. Compare sizes and more to find the best round for you.