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.308 / 7.62 NATO

.308 Winchester ammo and the 7.62x51 cartridge are very similar to one another but are not technically identical. Despite the minor differences, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute has deemed the cartridges safe to use interchangeably.

The commercial load, .308, is an incredibly popular round among recreational shooters and hunters in the United States. Widely used to take down game such as whitetail deer, .308 with a specialty bullet can also be used to take down much larger game like caribou or black bear. Look for a number of soft point and expanding bullets available to hunters looking to use .308 in the field. Among these, Hornady's Interlock, Remington's Core-Lokt and Federal's Fusion line-up are extremely popular .308 cartridges for sale.

7.62x51 NATO, the military round, was actually derived from .308. 7.62x51mm ammo offers similar ballistics to 30-06 rounds but does so with a case that's slightly shorter, allowing less brass to be used in the manufacturing process and permitting military members to potentially carry more rounds at the same weight. Look for both 7.62x51 ammo and .308 Winchester ammo in stock in the following bullets or categories:

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  1. 600rds – 308 Win GGG 147gr. FMJ Ammo 600rds – 308 Win GGG 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $514.95
    $0.86/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2380     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  2. 500rds – 7.62x51 Winchester 149gr. FMJ M80 Ammo 500rds – 7.62x51 Winchester 149gr. FMJ M80 Ammo

    $509.95

    $489.95

    $0.98/ppr

    26 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2575     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2790     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    149 Grain
  3. 500rds - 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJBT Ammo 500rds - 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJBT Ammo
    $494.95
    $0.99/ppr

    33 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2611     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  4. 200rds – 308 Win PMC 150gr. PSP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win PMC 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $204.95
    $1.02/ppr

    52 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  5. 500rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo 500rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo Video
    $514.95
    $1.03/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 19 Reviews

    41 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 19 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2522     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2780     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  6. 800rds - 308 Win PMC Bronze Hunting 150gr. PSP Ammo 800rds - 308 Win PMC Bronze Hunting 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $824.95
    $1.03/ppr

    9 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  7. 50rds – 7.62x51mm Magtech 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo 50rds – 7.62x51mm Magtech 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo
    $52.00
    $1.04/ppr

    42 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2451     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2740     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  8. 20rds – 308 Win GGG 147gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds – 308 Win GGG 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $20.95
    $1.05/ppr

    83 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2380     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  9. 800rds - 308 Win PMC X-TAC 168gr. OTM Ammo 800rds - 308 Win PMC X-TAC 168gr. OTM Ammo
    $849.95
    $1.06/ppr

    15 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    2719     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  10. 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $214.95
    $1.07/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2519     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  11. 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 180gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 180gr. SP Ammo
    $214.95
    $1.07/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2588     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2542     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  12. 200rds – 308 Win PMC X-TAC Match 168gr. OTM Ammo 200rds – 308 Win PMC X-TAC Match 168gr. OTM Ammo

    $234.95

    $214.95

    $1.07/ppr

    70 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    2719     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  13. 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $1.1/ppr

    30 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2538     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2788     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  14. 20rds – 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. SPCE Ammo 20rds – 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. SPCE Ammo
    $22.00
    $1.1/ppr

    162 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point Cutting Edge(SPCE)     Muzzle Energy
    2525     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2509     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  15. 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 180gr. Soft Point Ammo 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 180gr. Soft Point Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

    35 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2588     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2542     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  16. 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 165gr. Pointed Soft Point Ammo 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 165gr. Pointed Soft Point Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

    109 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2674     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  17. 20rds - 308 PMC Bronze 150gr. PSP Ammo 20rds - 308 PMC Bronze 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

    137 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  18. 20rds – 7.62x51 Armscor 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo 20rds – 7.62x51 Armscor 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2318     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2665     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  19. 500rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $594.95
    $1.19/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    36 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  20. 20rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo 20rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo
    $23.95
    $1.2/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    127 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2522     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2780     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available

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More on .308 & 7.62x51 Ammo

Here is a look at some of the most common questions shooters ask our customer service team when they're looking to buy .308 or 7.62x51 ammo.

What is the Difference Between the .308 Winchester and the 7.62x51 NATO?

In short, not much. The .308 is the civilian version of the 7.62x51, so these two cartridges have practically the same specs, with only slight variations in a few areas. They both have bullets measuring .308 inches in diameter and case lengths of 2.015 inches. The differences are minimal: for example, the .308 Winchester has a neck diameter of .3433 inches, while the 7.62x51 NATO has a neck diameter of .345. The overall length of the .308 Winchester is 2.8 inches, while the 7.62x51 NATO measures 2.75 inches. Looking at the two cartridges side-by-side, it takes an experienced, knowledgable eye to tell the two apart.

Can You Interchange the .308 with the 7.62x51?

Yes, although it depends on the firearm. First of all, let’s acknowledge the fact that these two cartridges do indeed have slightly different dimensions. However, these differences are so insignificant that, at least for loading, chambering, and firing, everything fits. The only major problem is shooting .308 Winchester cartridges from a firearm meant for the 7.62x51 NATO. The .308 Winchester has a stronger maximum pressure, so guns made for the 7.62x51 NATO may not tolerate the higher pressure, leading to failure. However, all guns that are made for .308 Winchester will take, and should safely fire, the 7.62x51 NATO. As always, speak with a gunsmith or consult the manufacturer before interchanging rounds.

What Type of .308 Cartridge Should I Choose for Hunting?

Generally the best hunting cartridges will be expanding rounds, which deliver larger wound channels for a fast, humane kill. This means you will want jacketed hollow points or soft nose bullets. Generally, full metal jackets are not recommended for hunting.

What Type of .308 Winchester Cartridge Should I Choose for Target Practice?

If you use the .308 Winchester or 7.62x51 NATO for target practice or competition, you will want jacketed hollow points. These rounds are ideal for high-volume target shooting with a semi-automatic rifle, as they allow for smooth feeding and less fouling in the barrel. To lower costs, you can choose lead round nose, although the feeding will not be as reliable and barrel fouling is more likely.

Is Steel-Cased Ammo a Good Choice?

Because this is a high-volume cartridge meant for semiautomatic weapons (and fully automatic in the case of the military), you'll sometimes see .308 ammo loaded into steel casings, which can be cheaper than brass cases. However, there is some concern about these products. Modern steel cases generally work well in semiautomatic weapons, and while steel itself tends to jam easier than brass, many steel cartridges have a coating that increases the smoothness of feeding. The steel ammunition that you find today is extremely reliable and will not harm your firearm outside of the typical wear that you’d have from any cartridge- steel, brass, or otherwise. To learn more about brass vs. steel cased ammo, check out this article at our blog.

Recent .308 / 7.62 NATO Reviews

  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    The most overlooked, underrated 308 load out there. Outstanding performance from a bonded bullet. It's technically made for Duty and Defense, BUT works well for hunting as well. Will easily take deer and hogs. Not much different than Federal Fusion except the nickel plated shell. Very good quality 308 load.
    Rob on 20rds - 308 Speer Gold Dot 150gr. GDSP Ammo
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Took a whitetail buck , 8-pointer, in west central Virginia with one shot of this cartridge from my Sako model 75 Deluxe. He took one step and dropped like a sack of potatoes. The measured distance with my Leupold rangefinder was 150 yards. Can attest these bullets expand as advertised with devastating results.
    David E Clayton on 20rds – 308 Win Winchester Deer Season XP 150gr. Extreme Point Ammo
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Fires and extracts flawlessly. Will definitely buy again. Great service.
    Steve B on 500rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Accurate, with extensive expansion without fragmentation. Sold as defensive ammo but great for deer, hog size animals, pass through on deer, stays in medium or larger hogs but devastating performance either way.
    MARK REAUME on 20rds – 308 Win Speer Gold Dot 150gr. SP Ammo