Brand: Winchester · SKU: 308 · MPN: 308 · Category: Components
The .308 Winchester is a smokeless powder rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge widely used for hunting, target shooting, police, military, and personal protection applications globally. It is similar, but not identical, to the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. The case dimensions are almost the same as those of 7.62×51mm NATO. The exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in bolt-action rifles and machine guns alike, under extreme conditions. Typical loads range from 150 to 180 grains with muzzle velocities around 2,600–2,850 fps and energies.
| Type | Rifle Cartridge |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1952 |
| Produced | 1952–present |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Case length | 2.015 in (51.2 mm) |
| Primer type | Large rifle |
| Rim diameter | 0.4728 in (12.01 mm) |
| Base diameter | 0.4709 in (11.96 mm) |
| Case capacity | 56 gr H2O (3.6 cm3) |
| Land diameter | 0.300 in (7.62 mm) |
| Neck diameter | 0.3433 in (8.72 mm) |
| Rim thickness | 0.0539 in (1.37 mm) |
| Overall length | 2.800 in (71.1 mm) |
| Bullet diameter | 0.308 in (7.82 mm) |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Shoulder diameter | 0.4539 in (11.53 mm) |
| Rifling twist rate | 305 mm (1 in 12 in) |
| Maximum pressure (SAAMI) | 62,000 psi (430 MPa) |
| Maximum pressure (C.I.P.) | 60,191 psi (415.00 MPa) |
| Warranty | Not Available |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | Cartridge dimensions: Case length: 2.015 in (51.2 mm). Overall length: 2.800 in (71.1 mm). |
The .308 Winchester is a versatile rifle cartridge suitable for hunting, target shooting, law enforcement, military, and personal defense. It is known for its balance of power, accuracy, and wide availability.
Yes, this 308 Winchester (308) is 100% genuine Winchester hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This 308 Winchester includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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