.308 X bolt

Discussion in 'Ammunition' started by BennyS, May 15, 2014.

  1. BennyS

    BennyS Copper BB

    Anyone been shooting 7.62x51 ? Any problem?
  2. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Problems with what Benny !?

    Are you talking reloads or factory ammo...?

    Are you talking any specific loading...?

    Or are you talking the interchangeability of the two cartridges in the X-Bolt ...?!
  3. BennyS

    BennyS Copper BB

    I have American eagle 7.62 for my M1a want to shoot them in the X bolt.
  4. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Although not identical, the 7.62×51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester cartridges are similar enough that they can be loaded into rifles chambered for the other round, but .308 cartridges are typically loaded to higher pressures than 7.62x51mm cartridges.

    Even though the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) does not consider it unsafe to fire the commercial round in weapons chambered for the NATO round, there is significant discussion about compatible chamber and muzzle pressures between the two cartridges based on powder loads and wall thicknesses on the military vs. commercial rounds.

    Therefore...I would tread lightly and be very sure the savings are worth the firearm ( or worse ) being damaged.
  5. BennyS

    BennyS Copper BB

    Guess I'll just load up some rounds with my .308 brass and shoot my 7.62 out of my M1A
  6. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    OK then Benny...enjoy !

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