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Which is bigger a 5.56 or a 308?
.308 is identical in diameter to the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge (although the two are not exactly the same). .223 is identical in diameter to the 5.56x45 NATO (and M193) cartridge (though, again, they are not exactly the same). The .308 is larger.
Is the 308 bigger than a 300 win mag?
If you are asking about the the cartridge length,then the 300 win mag.is longer than the .308win.caliber.If you are asking about bullet diameter then both cartridges are the same .308 bullet diameter.If you are asking about muzzle energy(hence power) then the 300 win mag.is considerably more powerful than the .308 winchester cartridge.
Is a 260 a long action or short?
The 260.rem cartridge is a short action cartridge based on the .308 winchester.
Are the 300 and the 308 the same caliber?
Yes and no. Many .300 caliber cartridges use a bullet that is actually .308 inches in diameter- such as the 30-06. However, CARTRIDGES such as the .300 Winchester Magnum are a different size/shape than the .308 Winchester cartridge- they do not interchange.
Difference between 308 and 7.62?
The .308 Winchester and the 7.62 NATO cartridges are similar in size, but slightly different in chambering, thickness of the cartridge case, and pressures in loading. The 7.62 NATO cartridge may be safely fired in a .308 Winchester firearm. The reverse is not always true.
Which is bigger a 5.56 or a 308?
.308 is identical in diameter to the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge (although the two are not exactly the same). .223 is identical in diameter to the 5.56x45 NATO (and M193) cartridge (though, again, they are not exactly the same). The .308 is larger.
What caliber is a 7.62x39mm cartridge?
It's basically .308 in diameter, however that does not mean it is the same as what is called .308. .308 is 7.62x51mm and is much more powerful.
Can 7.65 rifle cartridge and and 308 be fired from the same rifle?
If you are talking about the 7.62x51 and the .308 Winchester then yes they can safely be interchanged
What is a Saiga 308?
It's a Russian rifle that shoots a .308 cartridge.
What is the difference in 308 to 308 win mag And can you shoot either or both in a 308 rifle?
The cartridge in question is the .300 Winchester Magnum, and not the .308 WinMag. The .308 cartridge is about 16mm shorter than the .300 Winchester Magnum casing. The two are NOTinterchangeable.
Are 7.65 rifle cartridge and and 308 be fired from the same rifle?
When speaking of ammunition it is imperative to be precise with your numbers. The .308 Winchester is interchangable with the 7.62 NATO military round
Is the 762x54r round -Dragunov Sniper Rifle Round- the same as the 308 Winchester round?
No. The 7.62x54R round is a rimmed cartridge, first developed in 1891 for use with the Mosin Nagant rifle. The .308 Winchester is derived from the .300 Savage, and has dimensions similar to - but not identical to - the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge, which is also derived from the .300 Savage.Additionally, the 7.62x54R actually has a bullet diameter of 7.92mm, vs. the 7.8mm (.308 inches) of the .308 Winchester and 7.62x51.Another stark difference between the two is that the .308 is not a rimmed cartridge, instead using a cannlure.
Which is larger 300 win mag or 308?
The . 300 Winchester Magnum is a larger cartridge. They both use the same diameter bullet.
Could a 308 win bullets be used in a 303 british rifle?
No, a 303 is a rimmed cartridge, the 308 is rimless.
What is stronger a 30-30 or a 308?
The .308 Winchester cartridge has significantly more energy than the 30-30.
Is a 260 a long action or short?
The 260.rem cartridge is a short action cartridge based on the .308 winchester.
Is the 308 bigger than a 300 win mag?
If you are asking about the the cartridge length,then the 300 win mag.is longer than the .308win.caliber.If you are asking about bullet diameter then both cartridges are the same .308 bullet diameter.If you are asking about muzzle energy(hence power) then the 300 win mag.is considerably more powerful than the .308 winchester cartridge.
