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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 · At first glance, the .308 Winchester and the 7.62 x 51mm NATO cartridges appear to be identical. Both are rimless bottleneck rifle cartridges with the same case length and overall cartridge length. They also have the same bullet diameter and the same 40 degree shoulder angle.
24 sie 2023 · .308 vs 7.62x51 Ballistics. The ballistics between the two rounds are similar. First, we need to remember that the .308 is loaded to higher pressure than the 7.62 (62K PSI vs. 60K PSI)... that in itself is backwards among military-to-civilian cartridge development. Usually, military versions are loaded to higher pressures. Again, with the ...
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. The U.S. military’s 7.62 round is used for long ...
Tests determined that compared to the 7.62×51mm NATO (M118LR long-range 7.62×51mm NATO load), the 6.5mm Creedmoor doubles hit probability at 1,000 m (1,094 yd), increases effective range by nearly half, reduces wind drift by a third and has less recoil.
19 wrz 2014 · The 7.62×51 NATO or .308 Winchester offers nearly the same ballistics as a .30-06, but in a more compact cartridge. First, let's start this discussion with a comparison between the 7.62×51 NATO cartridge and its civilian counterpart, the .308 Winchester.
5 wrz 2023 · The .308 Winchester is often considered superior for hunting due to its slightly higher pressure and velocity. Conversely, the 7.62×51 shines in military and tactical scenarios where its thicker case offers an extra layer of reliability.
