7.62x51 in a 308 - The Firearms Forum

lead · 11-17-2004, 08:12 AM

I'm looking at a Wards bolt action rifle in 308. It's the old Mossberg 800 model. Can I safely shoot any milsurp ammo in it? I would probably avoid the steel case stuff, but how about brass case? I'm just showing my cheap side(which is my best side, by the way), and looking for cheap plinking ammo. I know this has come up before, but I was wondering if others have tried this and what they thought.

Glocker · 11-17-2004, 08:21 AM

I wouldn't have a problem shooting milsurp 7.62 in a .308 rifle.

CountryGunsmith · 11-17-2004, 09:07 AM

I agree with avoiding the steel case ammunition, but you should experience no problems with brass case 7.62 NATO in a commercial .308 rifle.

lead · 11-18-2004, 06:09 AM

Thanks. This rifle has rings, but no scope, and no sights. I'll have to see what he has in the way of scopes.

Xracer · 11-18-2004, 07:51 AM

Unlike the 5.56 to .223 Remington issue (see post below), there's no problem firing 7.62 NATO in a commercial .308 rifle.

There can be issues going the other way.....firing .308 commercial rounds in some rifles chambered for 7.62 NATO, especially gas-operated semiautos or select fire rifles such as the M-14, H&K, or FAL.

11-17-2004, 08:12 AM	#1
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	7.62x51 in a 308 I'm looking at a Wards bolt action rifle in 308. It's the old Mossberg 800 model. Can I safely shoot any milsurp ammo in it? I would probably avoid the steel case stuff, but how about brass case? I'm just showing my cheap side(which is my best side, by the way), and looking for cheap plinking ammo. I know this has come up before, but I was wondering if others have tried this and what they thought. __________________ The best things in life, are not things. -->

11-17-2004, 08:21 AM	#2
Glocker V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 136	Re: 7.62x51 in a 308 I wouldn't have a problem shooting milsurp 7.62 in a .308 rifle.

11-17-2004, 09:07 AM	#3
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: 7.62x51 in a 308 I agree with avoiding the steel case ammunition, but you should experience no problems with brass case 7.62 NATO in a commercial .308 rifle. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

11-18-2004, 06:09 AM	#4
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: 7.62x51 in a 308 Thanks. This rifle has rings, but no scope, and no sights. I'll have to see what he has in the way of scopes. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

11-18-2004, 07:51 AM	#5
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 7.62x51 in a 308 Unlike the 5.56 to .223 Remington issue (see post below), there's no problem firing 7.62 NATO in a commercial .308 rifle. There can be issues going the other way.....firing .308 commercial rounds in some rifles chambered for 7.62 NATO, especially gas-operated semiautos or select fire rifles such as the M-14, H&K, or FAL.