
.308 Winchester/7.62X51 NATO Rifles
- In StockSAVAGE 110 Ultralite Elite 308 Win 18in 3rd Carbon Fiber Stock Bolt Action Rifle (58146)Gun Metal Gray Cerakote Finish on Magnesium Center SectionIncludes Four 1/4" Length of Pull SpacersFolding Foam Filled Carbon Fiber ButtstockLow Profile, AICS Detachable Box MagazineDrilled ...$2,693.99
- In StockSAVAGE AXIS XP 308 Win 22in 4rd RH Black Bolt-Action Rifle with Scope (32006)Updated, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designDetachable box magazine3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sighted The ...$410.99
- In StockSAVAGE AXIS XP 308 Win 22in 4rd LH Black Bolt-Action Rifle with Scope (32017)Updated, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designDetachable box magazine3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sightedLeft-hand ...$410.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Pro .308 Win 20in 4rd Woodland Bolt-Action Rifle (32284)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPristol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTriggerOne-Piece 0 MOA RailGun Metal Bronze Cerakote ...$517.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Pro .308 Win 20in 4rd Western Bolt-Action Rifle (32320)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPristol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTriggerOne-Piece 0 MOA RailGun Metal Bronze Cerakote ...$487.99
- In StockFAXON FX7 Pershing .308 Win 22in 5rd Bolt Action Rifle (FX700SA-308-C-01)Integrated 20-MOA Picatinny railIntegrated recoil lug70-degree bolt lift6-Lug configuration arranged in 2 rings of 3Compatible with Remingtion 700 Short action stocks and chassis systemsCompatible ...$2,315.99
- In StockSPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 2020 Boundary .308 Win 20in 4rd Rogue Camo Bolt-Action Rifle (BAB920308CFY)20in Carbon Fiber Barrel: Delivering a remarkable .75 MOA accuracy guarantee, this .308 rifle's carbon fiber 20" barrel is topped off with a removable SA Radial Muzzle BrakeCarbon Fiber ...$1,957.99
- In StockSPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 2020 Boundary .308 Win 20in 4rd Rogue Camo Bolt-Action Rifle (BAB920308Y)20" Fluted Stainless Steel Barrel: Delivering a remarkable .75 MOA accuracy guarantee, this .308 rifle's stainless steel 20" fluted barrel is topped off with a removable SA Radial ...$1,712.99
- In StockHOWA USA 1500 APC 308 Winchester 24in 3mag 10rd RH Bolt Action Rifle w/ Bipod( HCRA308SKY)Kryptrk Skyfall Cerakote24" Heavy Threaded Barrel, 5/8"-24308 Winchester, 1:10 Twist: APC Adjustable ChassisLuth-AR StockH.A.C.T. 2 Stage Trigger(2) Grips, Hogue and M.D.T. Grip(3) 10 ...$1,390.99
- In StockHOWA USA Superlite 308 Winchester 20in 5rd Bolt Action Rifle (HCSL308KOT)2 Stage Match Trigger1 Piece Pic Rail4.7 lbs.Flush Detachable Magazine This new offering has a unique Howa Action build that is in between the popular Howa Mini Action and standard Short ...$1,006.99
- In StockHOWA USA 1500 308 Winchester 22in 4rd 4-12x40 Scoped Bolt Action Rifle (HGP2308B)Precise ManufacturingLong Term ReliabilityDurable Construction High quality components and precise manufacturing make Howa firearms ideal for both new shooters and experienced gun owners. The ...$603.99
- In StockHOWA USA 1500 APC 308 Winchester 24in 3mag 10rd RH Bolt Action Rifle (HCRA73107USKMDT)24" Heavy Threaded Barrel 5/8"-2412.3 LBS10 Round Detachable MagazineAdjustable Stock by LUTH-AR The HOWA 1500 barreled actions are legendary for precision perfection. From their cold ...$1,421.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis XP Compact LH 308 Win 20in 4rd Black Bolt-Action Rifle (32034)Updated, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swells3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sightedEnhanced bolt handle designDetachable box magazine The ...$409.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Compact LH 308 Win 20in 4rd OD Green Bolt-Action Rifle (32131)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt handle designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 ...$407.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Compact LH 308 Win 20in 4rd FDE Bolt-Action Rifle (32138)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsUser-Adjustable AccuTriggerEnhanced bolt handle designDetachable box magazine The redesigned Axis 2 ...$407.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP LH 308 Win 22in 4rd OD Green Bolt-Action Rifle (32187)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and ...$469.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP LH 308 Win 22in 4rd FDE Bolt-Action Rifle (32198)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and ...$469.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 XP LH 308 Win 22in 4rd Gray Bolt-Action Rifle (32209)Redesigned ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingUpdated pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTrigger3-9x40mm scope, mounted and ...$470.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Pro 308 Win 20in 4rd Woodland LH Bolt-Action Rifle (32295)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPristol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTriggerOne-Piece 0 MOA RailGun Metal Bronze Cerakote ...$517.99
- In StockSAVAGE Axis 2 Pro 308 Win 20in 4rd Woodland LH Bolt-Action Rifle (32331)Redesigned, ergonomic stock with enhanced texturingPristol grip with ambidextrous palm swellsEnhanced bolt handle designUser-adjustable AccuTriggerOne-Piece 0 MOA RailGun Metal Bronze Cerakote ...$516.99
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.