
.308 Winchester/7.62X51 NATO Rifles
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP Compact 308 Win 20in 4rd Gray Bolt-Action Rifle w/ 3-9x40mm Scope (32233)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and ...$442.99
- In StockSIG SAUER Scross Sawtooth .308 Win 16.5in 5rd Moss Green Bolt-Action Rifle (CROSS-308-16B-SAW)PROOF Research Carbon Fiber BarrelLightened M-LOK/ARCA Handguard2-Stage Adjustable Match Trigger (2.5-4 lb)Stainless Steel Heavy Profile Radial Brake, reduces felt recoil by up to 45%SUB-1 MOA ...$2,399.99
- In StockSIG SAUER SIG716I 7.62x51 NATO 16in 20rd Black Tele Stock Semi-Auto Rifle (WR716I-16B)Standard caliber chambered in 7.62 NATOPolished, hard-coated single stage triggerCarbon steel free floating barrelFree floating M-LOK aluminum handguardAmbi controls accommodates both right and ...$1,577.99
- In StockRUGER Precision 308 Win 20in 2x10rd Bolt Action Rifle (18104)Heavy-contour (.850" at the muzzle) barrel features a Ruger Precision Rifle muzzle brake to effectively reduce recoil while minimizing noise and blast to the sides of the shooterPatented ...$1,586.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 LH 308 Win 22in 4rd FDE Bolt-Action Rifle (32087)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 offers ...$407.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 LH 308 Win 22in 4rd Gray Bolt-Action Rifle (32098)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 offers ...$398.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Compact 308 Win 20in 4rd OD Green Bolt-Action Rifle (32109)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 offers ...$407.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Compact LH 308 Win 20in 4rd Gray Bolt-Action Rifle (32145)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 offers ...$407.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP Compact 308 Win 20in 4rd FDE Bolt-Action Rifle (32226)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and ...$452.99
- In StockBERETTA BRX1 Ranch .308 Win 16in 10rd Bolt-Action Rifle (JBRX1VE316SB)The intuitive 3-position safety on the BRX1 allows the shooter to have a rifle that is safe and is manually cocked when you're ready to fireAn interchangeable, fully cold hammer-forged, ...$1,569.00
- In StockCMMG Resolute MK3 .308 Win 16.1in 20rd Coyote Tan Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle (38A4D0C-CT)ZEROED Drop-In TriggerZEROED Pistol GripZEROED 60/90 Degrees Ambi SafetyZEROED .308 Ambi Charging HandleZEROED Ambi Mag CatchZEROED Extended Mag Release ButtonZEROED Mk3 Bolt CatchZEROED Polymer ...$1,743.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP 308 Win 20in 4rd OD Green Compact Left Hand Bolt Rifle (32240)Detachable box magazine3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sightedUser-adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt handle designUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsRedesigned, ergonomic stock ...$468.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP Hardwood 308 Win 22in 4rd Brown Left Hand Bolt Rifle (32273)Detachable box magazineUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sightedEnhanced bolt handle designUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsRedesigned, ergonomic stock ...$568.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Pro 308 Win 20in 4rd Woodland Compact Bolt Rifle (32305)Detachable box magazineThreaded muzzleGun Metal Bronze Cerakote coated actionOne-Piece 0 MOA RailUser-adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt handle designPistol grip with ambidextrous palm ...$498.99
- In StockSPRINGFIELD ARMORY Saint Victor .308 Win 16in 20rd Black Semi-Auto Rifle with Crimson Trace CTS-103 Red/Green Dot (STV916308B-GU25)Operates on a direct impingement system15-inch M-LOK handguard allows for seamless accessory attachmentInclusion of a muzzle brake helps reduce felt recoil and muzzle riseFlat-face trigger ...$1,289.99
- In StockSPRINGFIELD ARMORY Saint Victor Low Capacity .308 Win 16in 10rd Black Semi-Auto Rifle with CTS-103 Red/Green Dot (STV916308BLC-GU25)Loaded with features to provide a tough, reliable, and easy to use rifle15-inch M-LOK handguard allows for seamless accessory attachmentEquipped with flip-up front and rear sights and a Crimson ...$1,289.99
- In StockWINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS XPR SR 308 Win 20in 3rd No Scope Bolt-Action Rifle (535711220)Steel receiver with matte black Perma-Cote finishDrilled and tapped for scope mountsBarrel has a matte black Perma-Cote finish5/8" x 24 threading for a suppressor or muzzle brake for most ...$568.99
- In StockWINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS XPR Stealth 308 Win 16.5in 3rd SR No Scope Green Bolt-Action Rifle (535757290)Steel receiver with durable Perma-Cote black finishDrilled and tapped for scope mountsTalley Picatinny scope rail includedPerma-Cote black barrel finish5/8"x24 threading for suppressor or ...$569.99
- In StockSAVAGE Impulse Big Game .308 Win 22in 4rd Woodland Camo Stock Bolt-Action Centerfire Rifle (58024)Straight-pull bolt action rifleHazel Green Cerakote aluminum receiver and steel barrelSavage Woodland Camo Stock AccuStock with AccuFit adjustable length-of-pull and comb heightUser-adjustable ...$1,319.99
- In StockMOSSBERG MVP LC 7.62mm NATO / 308 Win 18.5in 10rd Bolt-Action Rifle (28017)Threaded Muzzle with Thread ProtectorLBA Adjustable TriggerOversized Tactical Bolt HandleTop Mounted M1913 Picatinny Rail MountDetachable MagazineAccepts DPMS/LR-308 Pattern MagsAluminum MDT LSS ...$778.99
The story of the .308 rifle and the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges begins after World War II. The military wanted to replace the .30-06 Springfield round with a new one that would meet it in ballistics but have a shorter case.
The military leaders concluded that a 51mm case will do and launched the development of the 7.62x51mm NATO. As it always happens, the testing slowed down, which gave Winchester time to create its own civilian cartridge based on specifications of the military one.
In 1952, the .308 Winchester saw the light, two years before the official adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO.
Difference between .308 Winchester and the 7.62x51mm NATO
While those two may look the same to many shooters, they aren’t identical. There are three aspects that allow us to distinguish between them: pressure, case wall thickness, and chamber dimensions.
The .308 Winchester round is superior in the amount of generated pressure. The difference fluctuates between 4.000 to 12.000 psi.
Though the cartridges have practically the same exterior case dimensions, the 7.62x51mm NATO has thicker walls. This results in the latter having less powder and, thus, lower pressure and less velocity.
As for chamber dimensions, the 7.62x51mm NATO chambers have longer headspace compared to the .308 Win chambers. A longer headspace allows a cartridge having thicker walls to expand safely. If you chamber a thinner-walled .308 Win round into a 7.62x51mm NATO chamber, it may experience case rupture.
That’s why, in some cases, they are not interchangeable. So check the rifle manual before actually shooting ammo.
.308 Winchester Rifles in Use
.308 Winchester is one of the most popular short-action hunting cartridges in the U.S. and the world. It is capable of taking down almost any big game animal found in North America, from hogs and deer to elk and grizzly bears.
Compared to the other short-action cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester accommodates a bullet of a greater diameter consequently having a larger frontal surface area. It means that a .308 Winchester bullet will make a larger wound and cause greater damage.
The .308 Winchester is also very accurate at long distances. That’s why you can see many shooters with a .308 Winchester rifle at shooting competitions.
Due to such popularity, shopping for .308 Winchester ammo won’t be a problem. There are lots of manufacturers producing .308 Winchester ammo with loads ranging from 110 to 180 grains.
If the .308 Winchester ballistic performance seduces you, take a look at the selection of .308 Winchester rifles Gritr Sports has to offer. We have only the best rifles manufactured by industry-leading brands like Savage, Remington Arms, Ruger, Patriot Ordnance Factory.