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Also known as 7.62 NATO, this was the standard full powered rifle caliber for all NATO nations. Rifles included the M14, the British L1A1, the Belgian FN FAL, and even India had a bolt action version of the Enfield in that caliber. It is also used in the M60 machinegun, various sniper rifles, etc.
What else can I help you with?
Does 5.56 ammo fit 223 bolt action rifles?
No. If it does not have 5.56 on the barrel then use .223 ammo.
Can 1913 Winchester model 1892 rifles use modern ammo?
No
Where do you find information on what ammo to use in modern rifles?
Owners manual, Gunshop, most rifles have the caliber listed right on the barrel
What rifles use 351 ammo?
Winchester made some that did. Remington also, IIRC.
What size ammo does a remmington use?
Remington makes a variety of rifles and shotguns using various sizes of ammunition.
Why does the military use 223 or 556 ammo?
lighter bullet and more ammo can be carried as opposed to the 30/06 or 308
Is 44 rifles ammo is it the same as pistol?
Yes, the .44 caliber cartridges are pistol/revolver cartridges. Lever action carbines/rifles of the 1800's utilized many pistol calibers so that frontiersmen could use the same ammo for both guns.
How do military personnel choose their optics on their rifles?
They use what they're assigned.
Can you use steel case ammo in ruger mini 30?
Some studies indicate the repeated use (20,000) of steel cased ammo will prematurely wear the barrel on semi auto rifles. The normal user will not see the difference.
Does the M4 military weapon use rimfire ammo?
The standard 5.56 mm cartridge is centerfire. There IS an adaptor to permit the use of .22 LR rimfire ammo for training.
Can modern 45-70 Ammo be used in an 1884 model Trapdoor Springfield?
It must be marked on the box "FOR USE IN ALL RIFLES"
Is it ok to use 30-06 ammo in model 1903 springfield rifles?
yes, but check receiver to see if re-heated
