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.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)

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Load Data for Caliber .308 Win. (7.62 x 51) - Technical Specifications Image

Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
2.014" | 51.16mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
2.800" | 71.12mm
Max. Standardized :
60191 psi | 4150 bar
Case Capacity:
56.0 Grains of Water | 3.64 cm3
CID:
CID_401
Standard
C.I.P.
Letztes Update:
10/7/2024
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  • The .308 Winchester was developed in 1953 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and is based on the well-known 30-06 Springfield cartridge. It's a popular round used primarily for hunting large game at mid to long range distances and is considered one of the most accurate cartridges available.The .308 Win has been embraced by many rifle shooters due to its impressive performance in a cost effective package and it has also become a mainstay among police and military forces around the world. Its accuracy, moderate recoil, versatility, affordability, and wide availability makes it an exceptional choice for target practice, competition shooting, hunting, law enforcement and military applications.The popularity of this caliber led to many manufacturers designing rifles specifically for this cartridge. In the US companies such as Remington, Savage and Sako all began producing rifles chambered for .308 Win while overseas companies like FN Herstal of Belgium created the FAL battle rifle which went on to be adopted by over 90 nations from 1955 onward.When it comes to ammo selection there are plenty of options available from both common and more specialized brands that offer different weights, styles, coatings and projectiles. Reloaders also benefit from being able to utilize common components such as Lapua brass casings in order to customize their own ammunition for specific purposes or competitions.In general the .308 Winchester has proven itself as an effective hunting cartridge capable of taking down even some of the largest game animals with ease while maintaining accurate shot placement at longer ranges. Its use throughout various branches of service has made it one of the most popular cartridges worldwide and its performance speaks for itself when used properly in suitable conditions.

    When aggregating the ballistic performance of 148 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 41.5gr | 2.69g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 2604fps | 794m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 3266 Joule.

  • Velocity (V0)

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    Energy  (E0)

    Ballistic Coefficient (BC1)

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    Most popular powders from our community members for this caliber:

  • Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber

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    Barrel Length  Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight

.308 Win. (7.62 x 51) load data available with the following bullets:

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