.308 Winchester

7.62x51mm NATO · 1952 · Winchester · 319 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter7.82 mm (0.308")
Neck Diameter8.72 mm (0.343")
Base Diameter11.96 mm (0.471")
Case Length51.18 mm (2.015")
Overall Length71.12 mm (2.800")
Max Pressure415 MPa (60,191 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9.72 g (150 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity838 m/s (2749 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy3412 J (2517 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced1952

Firearms chambered in .308 Winchester

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