This is the sporting version of the 7.62x51 mm NATO. It was introduced by Winchester in 1952 - just one year after the new NATO cartridge. Like most other military cartridges, it was expected to quickly become popular for hunting, and Winchester wisely decided to create a civilian version under its name. The purpose of the new military design was to create a more compact cartridge with a faster cycle rate than the .30-06, allowing a soldier to carry more cartridges. It also has excellent precision potential and is favored by many sports shooters. Since the .308 Winchester fits in short bolt-action rifles and delivers nearly the same energy as the .30-06 with medium-weight bullets, it has become one of the most popular cartridges in the world.
| ID | 5181743 |
| URL | https://www.gunfinder.com/items/5181743 |
| Category | Ammunition / Rifle Cartridges |
| Purchase eligibility | Required |
| Caliber | .308Win |
| Condition | Neu |
| Location | 66386 Sankt Ingbert, Germany |
| Availability | In stock |
| Shipping costs paid by | Buyer |