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There are actually several calibers that may be used for long range shooting. The 7.62 NATO (close to .308, but not the same) is a frequently used compromise. While it has less range than a monster like the .50 BMG, it is a lot easier to carry one 20 kilometers through jungle, but has a much greater range than the 5.56 cartridge.
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What rifles come in 308?
Several dozen different rifles- it is a very popular caliber for hunting, target shooting, and military use,
Are 308 caliber guns more expensive than 5.56 assault rifles?
The 308 caliber guns are more expensive than 5.56 assault rifles.
Can 7.62X54 caliber military be shot in civilian 308 rifles?
NO. It is too long. If you mean 7.62x54R, the R means RIMMED- .308 is rimless. Two totally different rounds from different centuries. 308 is 7.62x51
Are 307 or 308 caliber lever action rifles available for purchase?
Marlin makes a .308
What is better rifle a 223 or 308?
Any question like this will be subjective. The US military uses the .223 Remington as it's standard caliber, but most police forces use the .308 Winchester for their SWAT team snipers.
Which is worth more a Browning lever action rifle or a Remington both in 308 caliber.?
No way to answer without more information on both rifles.
What are some rifles you can hunt with?
Some common caliber's used for hunting are .308, 30-06. It all depends on what you are hunting. Personally I would recommend a .308, especially for a beginner. It's a common enough round and there are a number of widely supported rifles that can be chambered in .308. In addition it's somewhat on the smaller end of big game caliber's, if you plan on just getting small game or varmint hunting you might look into something smaller, but if not stay above .308.
Is the match grade 308 ammunition used by military sniper and designated marksman teams the same as the commercially available 308 HPBT match ammo from Winchester?
No. The ammo used by military snipers (not designated marksmen) is hand loaded by the Ordinance Corps. Also, the military doesn't use .308 - they use 7.62x51, which matches the .308 Winchester in dimension, but differs in areas such as neck angles and case thickness.
What is the value of a Remington Model 788 rifle in 308 caliber?
As with all guns, the value depends on rarity and condition. A 788 in good condition in the most common caliber, .308, will sell for about $300 and up. It has this high value because it was one of the most accurate rifles ever sold, and is still being used by custom gun builders to make target rifles.
Can you convert a 308 rifle to a 338 rifle?
Rifles can be rechambered, if the rounds are the same caliber. You'd do this to change cartridges of the same caliber. Rifles can also be rebarreled. You'd do this to change calibers and cartridges. You can also replace the action in a rifle to change the action length. The cost of rebarreling(new caliber and cartridge) and replacing the action(new action length) would be prohibitive. It would be cheaper and easier to sell the 308 and buy a 338 magnum.
How accurate is the 308 rifle?
308 Rifle can hit a target over 300 yards away. The military used them as sniper rifles and they r more accurate than a .223
What caliber round does a savage 308 shoot?
.308
