
.308/7.62x51 ammo
- In StockREMINGTON 308 Win. 180 Grain PSP Ammo, 20 Round Box (R308W3)Pointed Soft Point BulletsDeeper penetration than hollow point bulletsNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases Remington Core-Lokt - a reputation deserved. Hunters ...$38.05
- In StockSIG SAUER Elite Performance Hunting HT .308 Win 150 Grain HP Ammo 20 Round Box (E308H1-20)Consistent 1.8x diameter expansionMinimum velocity variationLead-free projectileAR-style rifle feedingClearance$40.65
- In StockFEDERAL Power-Shok 308 Win. 150 Grain Soft Point Ammo, 20 Round Box (308A)Power-Shok provides you with consistent and proven performance without a high-dollar price tagSoft Point provides consistent expansion, favorable accuracy and outstanding effectiveness on game ...$38.22★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockPMC Bronze 308 Win. 147 Grain FMJ Ammo, 20 Round Box (308B)FMJ-BT boat-tail design (rear taper)Improved accuracy and superior ballisticsExcellent choice for target shooting or hunting PMC Bronze .308 Win, FMJ, 147 Gr, 20 Rd Box (308B) PMC’s popular ...$32.11★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockFEDERAL Fusion 308 Win. 150 Grain Boat Tail Ammo, 20 Round Box (F308FS1)Electrochemically joins pure copper to an extreme pressure-formed core to ensure optimum performanceHigh terminal energy on impact that radiates lethal shock throughout the target The FEDERAL ...$44.52★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockFEDERAL Fusion 308 Win. 165 Grain Boat Tail Ammo, 20 Round Box (F308FS2)Electrochemically joins pure copper to an extreme pressure-formed core to ensure optimum performanceHigh terminal energy on impact that radiates lethal shock throughout the target The FEDERAL ...$44.52★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockFEDERAL Premium 308 Winchester 150 Gr Nosler Partition 20 Rd/Box (P308S)World-renowned bullet features a partitioned lead coreFront half mushrooms, producing rapid expansion and energy releaseBack half remains intact, ensuring deep penetration through weight ...$55.04
- In StockFEDERAL Vital-Shok 308 Win. 165 Grain Trophy Copper Ammo, 20 Round Box (P308TC2)Trophy Copper is an all-copper, polymer tipped bullet that's available in a variety of popular big game calibersTrophy Copper is extremely accurate and provides devastating downrange ...$54.56
- In StockFEDERAL Vital-Shok 308 Win. 150 Grain Trophy Copper Ammo, 20 Round Box (P308TC3)Trophy Copper is an all-copper, polymer tipped bullet that's available in a variety of popular big game calibersTrophy Copper is extremely accurate and provides devastating downrange ...$54.56
- In StockFEDERAL Vital-Shok 308 Win. 180 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip Ammo, 20 Round Box (P308TT1)It's nickel-plated for corrosion resistance and a sleek look This outstanding product is built on the world-renowned Trophy Bonded Bear Claw platform to provide deep penetration and ...$53.38
- In StockFEDERAL Premium 308 Win 165 Gr Trophy Bonded Tip Ammo, 20 Rd/Box (P308TT2)Robust bonding maximizes weight retentionHigh-performance polymer tip for flat trajectory, better accuracy and more energyExterior skiving for optimum expansionSolid shank for bone-crushing ...$53.38
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 150 Grain PSP Ammo, 20 Round Box (308B)Muzzle Velocity 2750fps$33.60
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 165 Grain Interlock BTSP Ammo, 20 Round Box (308D)Muzzle Velocity 2700fps$39.20★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 150 Grain SST Ammo, 20 Round Box (308HSA)Muzzle Velocity 2860fps$41.34
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 180 Grain SST Ammo, 20 Round Box (308HSC)Muzzle Velocity 2570fps$41.40
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 168 Grain HPBT Match King Ammo, 20 Round Box (308MKB)Muzzle Velocity 2650fps$43.60
- In StockFIOCCHI 308 Win. 175 Grain HPBT Match King Ammo, 20 Round Box (308MKD)Muzzle Velocity 2595fps$43.60
- In StockNOSLER Ballistic Tip Hunting 308 Win 165gr Ballistic Tip 20rd Box Rifle Ammo (40063)Designed for medium size game, such as deer, hogs and antelopeLoaded up front with the accurate and reliable Nosler Ballistic Tip BulletEvery round visually inspected prior to packaging to ensure ...$50.41
- In StockREMINGTON Premier Match 308 Win. 168 Grain BTHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (RM308W7)Hollow point design produces the highest possible ballistic coefficientNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases$49.21
- In StockREMINGTON Premier Match 308 Win. 175 Grain BTHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (RM308W8)Hollow point design produces the highest possible ballistic coefficientNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases$48.87
308 ammo and 7.62x51 are equal and different at the same time. They were initially designed to perform the same task, but now they grow apart from each other. And in vain.
The stories of the creation of these calibers are difficult to compare. They appeared in completely different times, but with the same goals.
The 7.62x51 ammo was developed in 1947 to replace the obsolete .30-06 cartridge in the US armed forces. 7.62x51 was based on the American T65. Then this cartridge was adopted under the designation 7.62x51 NATO in 1953, in the United States.
Winchester released a new cartridge for sale under the name .308 Win in 1952. The main competitor of the .308 ammo was an old military cartridge .30-06 Springfield. Hunters and shooters tried the new cartridge and found some advantages in it. Firstly, it had less recoil than .30-06. Secondly, the .308 cartridge was slightly cheaper.
7.62x51 VS .308
- Rifles with 7.62 calibers have long chambers, so firing them with 308win caliber ammunition is potentially dangerous. However, shooting with 7.62x51 caliber cartridges from .308 Win rifles is safe. In addition, the chamber for the 308 is shorter than the 7.62 and leaves less space for the cartridge to expand when fired.
- .308 Winchester can withstand 24% more pressure than 7.62x51mm.
- The case of military ammunition 7.62x51 is thicker than the commercial .308 Winchester. This is not visible but is verified by weighing the cartridges. The thicker walls are, the lower powder capacity, pressure, and velocity is.
Regardless of these differences, both calibers perform the same functions with almost equal success in situations using the same ammunition.
Nowadays, NATO member countries and many other states use 7.62x51 for uniform machine guns and sniper rifles. The .308 Win has also managed to gain fame as an accurate sniper cartridge, thanks to its usage in CISM competitions and a number of other disciplines.
What type of ammo to choose is a matter of your personal preferences and needs. Fortunately, GRITR Sports offers you both .308 and 7.62x51 ammo for sale.