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14 wrz 2024 · 7.62x51mm is a NATO cartridge, with a maximum chamber pressure rating of 415 megapascals–that’s a tad over 60,000 PSI. .308 Winchester, on the other hand, is rated slightly higher, with a maximum SAAMI spec of 62,000 PSI.
27 mar 2023 · Both the .308 Winchester and the 7.62 x 51mm cartridges offer exceptional ballistic performance equal to that of the venerable .30-06 Springfield. However, they can also be chambered using a short action rather than a long action, making them more advantageous to some shooters.
30 mar 2021 · 7.62 NATO (a.k.a., 7.62x51mm) and .308 Winchester are two very common rifle cartridges commonly used by U.S. service members and civilians.
6 maj 2024 · While the 7.62×51 NATO and .308 Winchester may look similar in appearance and dimensions, they serve very different purposes due to their differences in chamber pressures and intended use. The 7.62×51 NATO cartridge is built to offer durability and reliability under tactical conditions.
5 wrz 2023 · Understanding: What Are 7.62×51 and .308 Winchester? 7.62×51 is a military-grade rifle cartridge, often associated with the NATO forces. On the other hand, .308 Winchester is a civilian round that found its way into hunting and shooting sports.
2 mar 2023 · The .308 Winchester and 7.62 x51mm NATO are both firing a .308-caliber bullet from very similar cartridge cases. 308 Win ammo has a slightly higher pressure when compared to the 7.62x51 mm NATO. But the 7.62 x51mm NATO case has a slightly thicker case (thicker walls/thicker brass) and slightly longer headspace than 308 Winchester brass.
28 mar 2024 · While both the 308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO cartridges are similar in many respects, there are some notable differences in their ballistics. Muzzle Velocity: The 308 Winchester typically has...
