Jul 3, 2011 · That said, it is normally fine to shoot quality 7.62×51 NATO ammo in a gun chambered for the .308 Winchester (though not all NATO ammo is identical). Clint McKee of Fulton Armory notes: “[N]obody makes 7.62mm (NATO) ammo that isn’t to the .308 ‘headspace’ dimension spec.

Apr 7, 2007 · Norinco 7.62 x 51 in Springfield M1A vs Federal Ordanance M14 SA I bought a case of 1000 rds of Norinco 7.62 x 51 back in the mid 90's. Manufactured in 1993. I shot about half of it through my Federal Ordnance M14 SA, actually a CSA14 according to reciever markings, serial number 50608, chambered for .308 WIN.

Dec 5, 2014 · The earliest known date on any 7.62 x 51 cartridge is FN 54 The earliest known date on any 7.62mm cartridge is RG 54 Belgium was the first to use the NATO (+) in 1954. The U.S., Canada, and France used it in 1955 but the UK did not use it until 1957.

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Jan 6, 2010 · Of all the powders to choice from what is your Top Pick for 7.62x51 (308win)? I use more H4895 than all the others, followed by RL15 and VV N550.

Apr 19, 2017 · I see why it seemed that way at first. They recommend a COAL at 2.775 vs the usual 2.8 for the 168 Custom Comp and they claim their brass has a 47.1 Grain water capacity.

Jul 27, 2011 · I was looking to see if 7.62x51 is worth the price. The guy at the gun show has steel core but not sure if its true AP. What does true AP ammo have that makes it penetrate better? Would like to stock up on some sure one day it wont be around.

Mar 5, 2023 · Comments please. I have a Mk 1 BM 59 that is of course in 7.62X51...I want to reload ammo but I can't find any dies in 7.62X51 , only in .308Win. Seeing that the sharp edge of the case in .308 is 0.124" shorter than the 7.62 i.e the head space bit...worries me. I …

Mar 22, 2011 · The design is supposed to ensure the straightest possible insertion of the bullet in the case. IOW least amount of run-out. Seems to work great. Just got an RCBS full-length X-Sizing die because I hate trimming brass. I'll report back on how that works out (there's a recent thread on the X-Die if you search for it).