
.308 Winchester/7.62X51 NATO Rifles
- 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 ...$1,172.99
- 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 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
- In StockMOSSBERG Patriot LR Tactical 308 Win 22in 10rd Bolt-Action Rifle (28149)MDT stock is adjustable for LOP (.75") and cheekrest (2"), features a contrasting checkered grip and M-Lok attachment slotsAluminum V-Block bedding for barrel stabilityMedium ...$839.99
- In StockTIKKA T3x Lite Veil Wideland .308 Win 11in 22 2/5in 3rd Rifle (JRTXVW316).308 Win caliberCerakote coating on the barrel enhances weather durabilityMuzzle brake is included for recoil reductionThe rifle's weight is optimised, thanks to its fluted bolt and ...$1,489.00
- In StockTIKKA T3x UPR .308 Win 24in 10rd Bolt-Action Rifle(JRTXU316CA)1-MOA Accuracy GuaranteeRedesigned Ejection PortMetallic Bolt Shroud Meet the new T3x product family. No matter which model you choose, 1 MOA accuracy is guaranteed. The new T3x receiver ...$1,679.00
- In StockTIKKA T3x Lite Roughtech 308 Win 22.4in 3rd Ember Bolt-Action Rifle (JRTXRBS316)Modular synthetic stock that has interchangeable pistol gripsAllows for multiple shooting positionsAdditional grips are sold separatelyAdditional attachment point which allows you to change the ...$1,339.00
- In StockTIKKA T3x Super Varmint 308 Win 23.7in 5rd Green Bolt-Action Rifle (JRTXRSV316)Barreled action with Cerekote finishHeavy varmint barrel profileWidened fore-grip and vertical gripRoughtech stockModular synthetic stock that has interchangeable pistol grips The Tikka T3x Super ...$1,699.00
- In StockTIKKA T3x Lite Veil .308 Win 20in Left Hand 3rd Wideland Camo Rifle (JRTXVW416).308 Win caliberBlend with nature - Wideland is a versatile pattern designed for forests and open plains alikeCerakote coating resists abrasion, corrosion, and keeps scratches away, enhances ...$1,539.00
- In StockRUGER SFAR 7.62 NATO/.308 Win 16.10in 10rd Semi-Automatic Rifle (5614)Bolt and barrel extensions are CNC-machined from high-strength super alloy steel that outperforms traditional C158 boltsThe bolt carrier assembly features a chrome-lined 8620 steel bolt carrier ...$983.99
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 .308 Win 20in 20rd Semi-Auto Rifle (1023C001)20in 4150 CrMoV BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower ReceiverMagpul MOE K GripMagpul MOE Carbine Stock15 in M-LOK RailStandard Mil-Spec Trigger ...6% off$948.99$1,008.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 .308 Win 18in 20rd Flat Dark Earth Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1032C061)18in 416R Stainless Steel BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower ReceiverMOE K2 GripMagpul CTR StockStandard Trigger DIAMONDBACK is proud to ...7% off$1,142.99$1,231.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 .308 Win 18in 20rd Black Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1032C001)18in 416R Stainless Steel BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower ReceiverMOE K2 GripMagpul CTR StockStandard Trigger DIAMONDBACK is proud to ...7% off$1,087.99$1,172.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 Carbon Series .308 Win 16in 20rd Midnight Bronze Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1018C071)16in 4150 CrMoV BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower Receiver15in M-LOK RailMOE K GripStandard Trigger DIAMONDBACK is proud to announce its line ...6% off$948.99$1,008.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 Carbon Series .308 Win 16in 20rd Jesse James Civel Defense Blue Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1018C251)16in 4150 CrMoV BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower Receiver15in M-LOK RailMagpul MOE K GripStandard Mil-Spec Trigger The DIAMONDBACK DB10 ...10% off$906.99$1,008.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 .308 Win 18in 20rd Flat Dark Earth Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1059C061)18in 416R Stainless Steel BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower Receiver with Enhanced Skeletonized Trigger GuardMOE K2+ GripMagpul ACS-L Stock2.5 ...11% off$1,371.99$1,548.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 .308 Win 18in 20rd Midnight Bronze Semi-Auto Rifle (DB1059C071)18in 416R Stainless Steel BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower Receiver with Enhanced Skeletonized Trigger GuardMOE K2+ GripMagpul ACS-L Stock2.5 ...7% off$1,436.99$1,548.00
- In StockDIAMONDBACK DB10 Carbon Series .308 Win 16in 20rd OD Green Semi-Auto Rifle (DB101BC101)16in 4150 CrMoV BarrelA3 Flattop Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Upper ReceiverForged 7075 T-6 Aluminum Lower Receiver15in M-LOK RailMagpul MOE K GripStandard Mil-Spec Trigger The DIAMONDBACK DB10 ...11% off$864.99$967.00
- In StockDANIEL DEFENSE DD5 V3 7.62mm 16in Semi-Auto Rifle (02-157-07258-067)16in cold hammer forged proprietary steel chrome-lined barrel for a lifetime of accuracy and durabilityCNC machined of 7075 T6 aluminum, type III hard coat anodized Upper ReceiverEnhanced flared ...$2,641.00
- In StockDANIEL DEFENSE DD5 V4 7.62 x 51mm/308 Win 18in No Mag Mil Spec+Brown Semi-Auto Rifle (02-158-15060-067)Dressed in a striking MilSpec+ Brown finishChambered in the versatile .308 Win (7.62x51mm) caliber18-inch barrel offers a blend of maneuverability and accuracyEquipped with premium Daniel Defense ...$2,824.00
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.