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Originally Posted by Thanis
Can anyone clarify this for me:
7.62x51mm NATO or 308 Winchester? What's the Difference?
"The worst case scenario for shooters of 7.62 NATO rifles is as follows: Using a commercially made, maximum pressure cartridge with long headspace, fired from a weak action (ex. converted 93/95 Mausers)."
What?
"The weaker action is a possible final piece of the 308 vs 7.62 NATO puzzle."
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First, know your source- in this case a surplus (specifically bolt action) rifles forum. IOW, they are talking about using modern .308 Win (high pressure) in an 1890's receiver that is only surface hardened. It has nothing to do with semi-autos made in the last 40 years (aside from possibly some surplus M1A kit guns).
In practical terms, the difference is more in which chamber will allow which round(s) to chamber
fully. In a US-made weapon, if you intend to strictly shoot US made factory ammo(shooting for accuracy), look for "Match chambered"; if you want to shoot surplus/whatever you have(accuracy is necessary, but less critical than being able to shoot
something), get "mil-spec" or 7.62x51 N.
This is really the key point from RR's link:
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1. Winchester 308 For modern sporting rifle post 1952
2. NATO For Military rifle post 1952
3. CETME Spanish Mauser
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