308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO) Ammo
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MSRP:$11.79
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$10.61
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2820 fps
Average Energy
2648 ft-lbf
Ballistic Coefficient
0.48
Sectional Density
0.25 lb/in²
Average Gr
150 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
43 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
2700 fps
Range
800 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2800 fps
Muzzle Energy
3470 J
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See DealAbout In the year 1952, Winchester introduced the .308 Winchester Ammo based on the foundation of the late T65 series and the Winchester’s rifle were immediately chambered for the new cartridge. When it comes to short action and hunting big game, .308 Winchester Ammo has earned quite a strong reputation ever since its release. Hunters around the world know the .308 Winchester Ammo for its power and high accuracy. While the shot taken using a .308 Winchester Ammo will have an effective
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range up to 1,000 yards, but the best bet of hunting your game successfully is within the range of 300-500 yards. In this range and with this bullet, you can take down medium to big games with a single bullet.
Manufacturer
The Winchester family is the one responsible for manufacturing the .308 Winchester Ammo, the hunting gem that hunters around the world love shooting with and take down their game with a high success rate.
Uses
Whether it’s the season for deer or grizzly bears, the .308 Winchester Ammo will be the most suitable companion for your venture and will probably yield the most favorable results for your hunting session. Even though in North America, this cartridge is recommended to be used for whitetail deer, it’s common knowledge that this full-powered and accurate bullet can bring down medium to large sized dangerous game..308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO) For Sale
.308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO) Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 30 | -0.78 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 60 | -3.11 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 90 | -7.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 130 | -12.45 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 160 | -19.45 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 190 | -28.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 230 | -38.12 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 260 | -49.78 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 290 | -63.01 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.78 | -3.11 | -7.00 | -12.45 | -19.45 | -28.00 | -38.12 | -49.78 | -63.01 |
| Energy (fps) | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 |
.308 Winchester (7.62Mm Nato) History
During the 1940’s, the US military was experimenting with cartridges developed from the 300 Savage. Winchester recognized the potential in the civilian market for such a cartridge as well, and in 1952 the .308 Winchester was introduced.
.308 Winchester (7.62Mm Nato) Usage
The .308 Winchester is still a common choice for big game hunters and law enforcement snipers. It can also be found on the firing lines of long range rifle and service rifle competitions. In 2014, the Canadian Arctic Rangers chose the Colt Canada C19 chambered in .308 Winchester for polar bear defense and it is one of the most popular cartridges of the Bushveld hunters in Africa.
.308 Winchester (7.62Mm Nato) Design
The .308 Winchester is a rimless bottleneck cartridge with an overall length of 2.8” and a case capacity of 56 grains (H2O). It uses large rifle primers and fires a .308” diameter bullet with maximum pressure of 62,000 PSI.
.308 Winchester (7.62Mm Nato) Trivia
The .308 Winchester became the most popular short action big game hunting cartridge shortly after its introduction. Eugene Stoner originally designed the AR (AR10) rifles to be chambered in .308 Winchester while working as chief engineer for ArmaLite.
.308 Winchester (7.62Mm Nato) Types
While a 150 grain bullet traveling at 2800 feet per second was the beginning, shooters have a wide array of options for bullet types and weights depending on need; from full metal jacket for target shooting to premium hollow points for big game hunting or lighter weight options for varmint and predator control.
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2820 fps
Average Energy
2648 ft-lbf
Ballistic Coefficient
0.48
Sectional Density
0.25 lb/in²
Average Gr
150 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
43 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
2700 fps
Range
800 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2800 fps
Muzzle Energy
3470 J
Bullet Drop
0.01 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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.308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO) Specifications
Category
Caliber
.308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO)
Gun Types
Rifle
Case Types
Rimmed, Bottleneck
Height
2.02
Average Grain
163
Recoil
1.95
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimless
Bullet Types
Full Metal Jacket,Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point
Primer Type
Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.258 in
Land Diameter
0.253 in
Neck Diameter
0.293 in
Base Diameter
0.322 in
Rim Diameter
0.370 in
Rim Thickness
0.049 in
Case Length
51 in
Oal Cartridge Length
67 in
Bullet Weight
147 gr
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