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The 7.62x39mm symbolizes unadulterated ruggedness and pure dependability. At the same time, the .308 Winchester is the most prevalent North American big game hunter. They’re both excellent hunting cartridges but aren’t interchangeable on any platform.
Pros. 7.62×39. Low recoil compared to similar rounds. Extremely cheap ammo options are available. Short case and powerful at short to medium range. Shoots quite flat out to 200 yards. Great for CQB and similar uses. Heavily tapered case means reliable extraction even in dirty chambers. 308. Inexpensive and easy-to-find ammo.
Both the 308 Winchester and 7.62x39 are battle-proven rifle rounds and will serve you well so long as you do your part with shot placement. They both excel in their intended purpose and both will find a wonderful home in your gun safe.
14 wrz 2024 · 7.62x51mm NATO and .308 Winchester are more similar than they are different, but that doesn’t mean they are perfectly interchangeable. While firearms chambered in .308 Winchester can generally use 7.62×51 ammunition safely, the inverse is not always true.
3 paź 2020 · The 7.62×39 or the .308 Win? Which cartridge is better? We take a look at their ballistic properties and more to help you decide.
15 wrz 2013 · No the 308 and 7.62X39 are not interchangeable. The case of the 308 is 51 mm long, the 7.62X39 is 39 MM long. The 308 bullet is 308, the 7.62X39 is 310-313 (depends on who makes them). The rim of the 308 is .473 in wide. The 7.62X39 is .447.
17 lut 2024 · No, a 7.62×39 round is not the same size as a .308 Winchester. While both are popular rifle cartridges, they have different dimensions and are not interchangeable.
