7.62x51mm NATO

The '.308 Winchester' and the similar (nearly identical) '7.62x51mm NATO' rifle round is an extremely popular target shooting, sniper, military, and hunting round. It was the primary round used by most military, in weapons such as the M14, HK G3, CETME and FN-FAL, until is was replaced by the lighter 5.56x45mm NATO. It is still used for many military purposes.

Appeal for Home Security

For home security, the .308 is an extremely versatile, high-power round that is suitable for anything from taking game to stopping cars. Its popularity is due to both its utility and its common usage in popular rifles.

See Also

• M14
• AR-10
• M1A
• HK G3
• CETME
• Remington 700
• Battle rifle
• Invest in tangibles: Battle rifles
• List of rifle cartridges
• List of handgun and rifle cartridges

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Bibliography and Further Reading

• Rawles, James Wesley, Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When You’re on Your Own. New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, Reviews, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback

• Rawles, James Wesley, . How to Survive the End of the World As We Know It - Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times', New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2009. Released September 30, 2009, 336 pages, ISBN-10: 0452295831, ISBN-13: 978-0452295834, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback

External Links

• A Glossary of Survival and Preparedness Acronyms/Terms at The Survival Blog
• Various photos of 7.62×51 NATO ammunition