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.308 / 7.62 NATO

The 308 Winchester is the second most popular commercially produced centerfire rifle cartridge in the United States. The 7.62x51mm, which is issued by the U.S. Armed Forces and allied NATO countries’ militaries, is extremely similar in dimensions albeit loaded to a slightly lower chamber pressure. It is safe to fire lower-pressure 7.62x51 in a 308 firearm; SAAMI does not consider it unsafe to fire higher-pressure 308 in a 7.62x51 firearm. A standard 7.62x51 ball round is loaded with a 147 grain bullet. Heavier 150+ grain bullets are better suited for long-distance shooting and harvesting medium and large game.
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  1. 250rds – 308 Win American Quality Ammunition 147gr. FMJ Ammo 250rds – 308 Win American Quality Ammunition 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $208.95
    $0.84/ppr

    140 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2362     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2690     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  2. 1000rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo 1000rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo
    $839.95
    $0.84/ppr

    63 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2441     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2735     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  3. 500rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo 500rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo Video

    $499.95

    $429.95

    $0.86/ppr

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    42 In Stock

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    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
  4. 500rds - 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJBT Ammo 500rds - 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJBT Ammo

    $509.95

    $439.95

    $0.88/ppr

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    36 In Stock

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    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
  5. 200rds - .308 / 7.62 Q3130 NATO Winchester 147gr. FMJ Ammo 200rds - .308 / 7.62 Q3130 NATO Winchester 147gr. FMJ Ammo

    $229.95

    $189.95

    $0.95/ppr

    58 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2468     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  6. 200rds – 308 Win PMC 150gr. PSP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win PMC 150gr. PSP Ammo

    $208.95

    $189.95

    $0.95/ppr

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    40 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  7. 200rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo 200rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo
    $194.95
    $0.97/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2441     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2735     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  8. 20rds - 308 Win Armscor Precision 147gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - 308 Win Armscor Precision 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $19.95
    $1/ppr

    103 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    1136     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  9. 800rds - 308 Win PMC Bronze Hunting 150gr. PSP Ammo 800rds - 308 Win PMC Bronze Hunting 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $798.95
    $1/ppr

    44 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  10. 250rds – 308 American Quality Ammunition 168gr. HPBT Ammo 250rds – 308 American Quality Ammunition 168gr. HPBT Ammo

    $259.95

    $249.95

    $1/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 14 Reviews

    33 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2650     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  11. 500rds - 308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $499.95
    $1/ppr

    33 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2538     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2789     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  12. 500rds – 7.62x51 Prvi Partizan 145gr. FMJBT Ammo in Ammo Can 500rds – 7.62x51 Prvi Partizan 145gr. FMJBT Ammo in Ammo Can
    $499.95
    $1/ppr

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    40 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2593     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2838     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    145 Grain
  13. 560rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo in Ammo Can 560rds – 7.62x51 Igman 147gr. FMJ M80 Ammo in Ammo Can
    $579.95
    $1.04/ppr

    42 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2441     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2735     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  14. 20rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo 20rds - .308 PMC Bronze 147gr. FMJ-BT Ammo
    $20.95
    $1.05/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    131 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
  15. 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $214.95
    $1.07/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    8 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2519     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  16. 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 180gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 180gr. SP Ammo
    $214.95
    $1.07/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2588     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2542     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  17. 20rds - 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $1.1/ppr

    127 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2324     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2411     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  18. 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $1.1/ppr

    125 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2538     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2788     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  19. 20rds - 308 PMC Bronze 150gr. PSP Ammo 20rds - 308 PMC Bronze 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $21.95
    $1.1/ppr

    105 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  20. 20rds – 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. SPCE Ammo 20rds – 308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. SPCE Ammo
    $22.00
    $1.1/ppr

    110 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
  21. 500rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $569.95
    $1.14/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    22 In Stock

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    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
  22. 20rds – 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds – 7.62x51 PMC X-TAC 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

    110 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
  23. 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Ammo 200rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Ammo
    $229.95
    $1.15/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    22 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2782     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2890     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  24. 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo
    $229.95
    $1.15/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2620     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2805     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  25. 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 165gr. PSP BT Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Prvi Partizan 165gr. PSP BT Ammo
    $229.95
    $1.15/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft Point Boat-Tail     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2674     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  26. 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. Soft Point Ammo 20rds - .308 Sellier & Bellot 180gr. Soft Point Ammo
    $23.95
    $1.2/ppr

    68 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Casing Type
    Brass     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  27. 200rds - 308 Winchester USA 147gr. FMJ Ammo 200rds - 308 Winchester USA 147gr. FMJ Ammo
    $244.95
    $1.22/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2559     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    147 Grain
  28. 200rds – 308 Win PMC X-TAC Match 168gr. OTM Ammo 200rds – 308 Win PMC X-TAC Match 168gr. OTM Ammo
    $244.95
    $1.22/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    2719     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  29. 50rds – 308 Win Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJBT Ammo 50rds – 308 Win Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJBT Ammo
    $61.95
    $1.24/ppr

    19 In Stock

    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
  30. 20rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Ammo 20rds - 308 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Ammo
    $24.95
    $1.25/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    13 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2782     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2890     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  31. 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 150gr. Soft Point Ammo 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 150gr. Soft Point Ammo
    $24.95
    $1.25/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    45 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2618     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2805     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  32. 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 165gr. Pointed Soft Point Ammo 20rds - .308 Prvi Partizan 165gr. Pointed Soft Point Ammo
    $24.95
    $1.25/ppr

    62 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2674     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  33. 200rds – 308 Win Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. InterLock SP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. InterLock SP Ammo

    $264.95

    $249.95

    $1.25/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2649     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  34. 200rds – 308 Win Hornady American Whitetail 165gr. InterLock SP Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Hornady American Whitetail 165gr. InterLock SP Ammo
    $258.95
    $1.29/ppr

    39 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2670     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  35. 20rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - .308 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $25.95
    $1.3/ppr

    42 In Stock

    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
  36. 500rds – 308 Win Speer Gold Dot 168gr. Bonded SP Ammo 500rds – 308 Win Speer Gold Dot 168gr. Bonded SP Ammo
    $648.95
    $1.3/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Bonded Soft Point     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2650     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  37. 200rds – 308 Win Federal Gold Medal CenterStrike 168gr. OTM Ammo 200rds – 308 Win Federal Gold Medal CenterStrike 168gr. OTM Ammo

    $344.95

    $259.95

    $1.3/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Open Tip Match     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2650     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  38. 200rds - 308 Federal Gold Medal Match 175gr. BTHP Ammo 200rds - 308 Federal Gold Medal Match 175gr. BTHP Ammo

    $289.95

    $268.95

    $1.34/ppr

    63 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2627     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2600     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    175 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  39. 20rds - 308 PMC X-TAC 168 Grain Sierra MatchKing OTM Ammo 20rds - 308 PMC X-TAC 168 Grain Sierra MatchKing OTM Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    2 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
  40. 500rds – 308 Win Speer Gold Dot 150gr. SP Ammo 500rds – 308 Win Speer Gold Dot 150gr. SP Ammo
    $674.95
    $1.35/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  41. 308 - 168 Grain HP-BT - Federal Premium Sierra Match King Gold Medal - 500 Rounds 308 - 168 Grain HP-BT - Federal Premium Sierra Match King Gold Medal - 500 Rounds

    $739.95

    $682.95

    $1.37/ppr

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    42 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2619     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2650     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  42. 200rds - 308 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo 200rds - 308 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo
    $274.95
    $1.37/ppr

    30 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Power-Point (PP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  43. 20rds - 308 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo 20rds - 308 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    114 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Power-Point (PP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  44. 20rds - .308 Win. Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. InterLock SP Ammo 20rds - .308 Win. Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. InterLock SP Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    19 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2649     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  45. 20rds – 308 Win Aguila 150gr. SP Ammo 20rds – 308 Win Aguila 150gr. SP Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    69 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2630     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2810     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  46. 40rds – 308 Win Remington UMC 150gr. FMJ Ammo 40rds – 308 Win Remington UMC 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $55.95
    $1.4/ppr

    34 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Metal Case (MC)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  47. 200rds - 308 180gr. Winchester Super-X Power Point Ammo 200rds - 308 180gr. Winchester Super-X Power Point Ammo
    $284.95
    $1.42/ppr

    36 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Power-Point (PP)     Muzzle Energy
    2743     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2620     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  48. 200rds - 308 Federal Power-Shok 150gr. SP Ammo 200rds - 308 Federal Power-Shok 150gr. SP Ammo
    $284.95
    $1.42/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    31 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  49. 200rds – 308 Remington UMC 150gr. MC Ammo 200rds – 308 Remington UMC 150gr. MC Ammo Video
    $289.95
    $1.45/ppr

    12 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2648     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  50. 200rds - .308 Remington Express Core-Lokt 180gr. Pointed Soft Point 200rds - .308 Remington Express Core-Lokt 180gr. Pointed Soft Point
    $294.95
    $1.47/ppr

    16 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2620     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2743     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain

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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.

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