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I presume you're referring to the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge, the civilian version of which is 308 Winchester. Both use a .308 caliber bullet of various weights.
Another standard NATO cartridge is 5.56 NATO. The civilian version of that cartridge is 223 Remington.
Both military cartridges have characteristics (bullet weight, powder charges, etc.) that may preclude complete interchangeability with some civilian/hunting firearms.
A quick note, in regards to the .308 Winchester being referred to as a civilian version of the 7.62x51 and the .223 Remington being a civilian version of the 5.56x45.. this is not true. The cartridges are dimensionally similar, but are not one in the same, varying in case thickness, neck angles, and other features.
What else can I help you with?
What caliber guns does UN use?
7.62 mm (or 30 caliber) and 5.56 mm (or 223 caliber) are common rifle cartridges. Pistols, machine guns, and artillery will of course be different from these.
What caliber is the xm8?
5.56x45mm NATO
What caliber is the minigun?
7.62 NATO
What caliber is an M4?
5.56x45 NATO
Can you use caliber bbs for airsoft guns?
you can not use metal bbs in airsoft guns at all. they are not compatible because they are both built differently.
What are low caliber guns?
No such thing. You can have small caliber but not low caliber.
What kind of ammo does a MP5 use?
It uses a 9x19mm Parrabullum NATO round, which is the standard round for most pistols and submachine guns made by countries in NATO.
Does bb guns use the same bullets?
With VERY FEW exceptions all BB guns use the same size BB .177 Caliber.
What caliber was m 14 rifle?
7.62x51 NATO
Pietro Beretta Model 70 Caliber 7.65 what ammo do you use?
7.65mm is .32 caliber. I own one of these guns and love it.
What is a 5.56 plus 45mm NATO?
5.56mm x 45mm (5.56 is the diameter of the buller, 45mm is the length of the brass casing). NATO implies that this is THE 5.56mm round used by NATO forces. Similar to 7.62mm x 51mm NATO is the standard .30 caliber round use by NATO forces.
Is there a 308 caliber cartridge used in the military?
Yes, the .308 caliber cartridge, known as the 7.62x51mm NATO, is widely used by military forces around the world. It was adopted by NATO in the 1950s and is utilized in various firearms, including rifles and machine guns. The .308 is known for its accuracy and effectiveness at longer ranges, making it a preferred choice for marksmen and designated marksman roles.
