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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 · If you are a civilian shooter or a hunter, the .308 Winchester is likely your best choice, while the 7.62 x 51mm NATO is best suited for military and law enforcement purposes (and likely home defense).
30 mar 2021 · What’s the difference between 7.62 NATO and .308 Winchester? While 7.62 NATO and .308 Winchester look identical, like twins, if you know what to look for, you can start to tell them...
The 7.62×51mm NATO (official NATO nomenclature 7.62 NATO) is a rimless, straight walled, bottlenecked rifle cartridge. It is a standard for small arms among NATO countries. First developed in the 1950s, the cartridge had first been introduced in U.S. service for the M14 rifle and M60 machine gun.
8 mar 2024 · Winchester .308: 163.3 grains. Lake City 7.62x51mm NATO: 183.5 grains. That’s a significant difference! Thicker walls combined with similar exterior dimensions means less powder capacity and a lower “top end” and all else the same, lower pressure and velocity.
18 mar 2023 · The .308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO are often considered interchangeable cartridges due to their similar dimensions and ballistic performance. However, there are subtle differences between the two that can impact their compatibility and performance in certain firearms.
27 mar 2024 · 308 Winchester: The 308 Winchester is loaded to a higher pressure compared to the 7.62 NATO, with a maximum average pressure (MAP) of around 62,000 psi. 7.62 NATO: The 7.62 NATO operates at a lower MAP, typically around 50,000 psi. This lower pressure is designed for the reliable function of firearms under harsh military conditions.
