7.62x51mm NATO
7.62mm NATO · 1954 · 4 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO, 7.62x51mm
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 7.82 mm (0.308") |
| Neck Diameter | 8.6 mm (0.339") |
| Base Diameter | 11.94 mm (0.470") |
| Case Length | 51.18 mm (2.015") |
| Overall Length | 69.85 mm (2.750") |
| Max Pressure | 415 MPa (60,191 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 9.5 g (147 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 3304 J (2437 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimless |
| Introduced | 1954 |
Firearms chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO
- ArmaLite AR-10A4 — ArmaLite · Battle Rifle · 1996
- IWI Galil ACE 7.62 NATO — Israel Weapon Industries · Battle Rifle · 2008
- Rock River Arms LAR-8 — Rock River Arms · Battle Rifle · 2005
- Savage MSR 10 Precision — Savage Arms · Battle Rifle · 2017