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Ammunition - USGI, Chinese and Taiwanese M14 type rifles are chambered for the 7.62x51 mm NATO cartridge (1.6350" GO, 1.6405" NO GO, 1.6455" FIELD REJECT). U. S. commercial M14 type rifles are chambered for .308 Winchester for the most part. However, many U. S. commercial M14 type rifles have USGI or Chinese M14 barrels threaded on their receivers. The commercial manufacturers head space their rifles to SAAMI specifications (1.630" GO, 1.634" NO GO, 1.638" FIELD REJECT). A U. S. commercial made M14 type rifle can use either .308 Winchester or 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. This is because the headspace limits for .308 Winchester are smaller than for the 7.62x51mm cartridge as noted above. http://www.alpharubicon.com/leo/m14typeriflesd.htm
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Can you shoot 308 ammo in a 7.62x51 rifle?
Possibly. The commercial .308 Winchester generates higher chamber pressures than military 7.62x51 does, and this may not be advisable practice for all 7.61x51 rifles. If in doubt, inquire with the manufacturer of the rifle before using commercial .308 ammunition.
What is the difference between a 30-30 and a 308 bullet?
None... it is the same sized bullet (.308 diameter). You have to choose the selection of bullet when reloading 30-30 ammo for the type of bullet. A pointed bullet in a tubular magazine can present a problem when the rifle recoils. The ammo is not interchangable, you must shoot the ammo that the rifle was chambered for.
What gun shoots 308 ammo?
many types of rifle, some pistols like the XP 100 and that is about it.
Is it safe to fire 308 hunting ammo?
If you're using a .308 rifle, yes. If you're using it in a 7.62 NATO rifle, you need to check the headspace before you do it, because the two rounds are dimensionally similar, but not identical.
Will 308 rifle ammo shoot in 3006 safely?
NEVER FIRE AMMUNITION IN A WEAPON NOT CHAMBERED FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Danger, Danger, Danger,#@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Will 308 ammo fit in 30 06 m1Grand?
no You could use the 308 ammo in an Enfield.
What is a M1A military rifle?
The Springfield Armory M1A rifle is the commercial variant of the military M14 rifle, chambered in 7.62x51 NATO. this is essentially the same as the .308 WIN chambering of the commercial M1A.
Which rifle is better at a 100yard moa grouping with a 308 win 22 inch barrel a savage edge xp or a Remington 700?
Either one. Depends on the rifle, ammo and shooter.
Can you shoot 7.62x51 in a 308 rifle?
Consult with the maker of your rifle before you attempt to do this. Some .308 Rifles don't chamber the 7.62NATO ammo properly also some reloaded NATO rounds may have a little too much powder load for a commercial .308 rifles parts to handle, it may not explode on the first few shots but it may be doing unseen internal damages that will lead to an action or parts failure, which may lead to injury or death.
Can you shoot a 7.62 cartridge in a 308 rifle?
A rifle with a 7.62x51 chamber can chamber commercial .308 Winchester ammunition - putting military 7.62x51 ammunition in a rifle with a dedicated .308 Winchester chamber is not recommended. Questions regarding your rifle may be directed at the customer service hotline of the manufacturer, as some imported rifles actually do have a 7.62x51 chamber, but must be stamped as .308 in order to be importable as sporting rifles.
What was the ammo of the Gatling gun?
The original gatling gun shot a .45 long colt. But the more modern version invented by John Dylan shoots a .308 caliber rifle round. Also the larger gatling cannon shoots a 30mm round.
What is the best ammo for the ruger American 308?
Any .308 Winchester ammunition.
