7.62x51mm NATO
7.62mm NATO · 1954 · Frankford Arsenal · 215 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 7.82 mm (0.308") |
| Neck Diameter | 8.72 mm (0.343") |
| Base Diameter | 11.96 mm (0.471") |
| Case Length | 51.18 mm (2.015") |
| Overall Length | 69.85 mm (2.750") |
| Max Pressure | 415 MPa (60,191 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 9.53 g (147 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 3441 J (2538 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimless Bottleneck |
| Introduced | 1954 |
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Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: .300 Savage
Derived cartridges