.308 is identical in diameter to the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge (although the two are not exactly the same). .223 is identical in diameter to the 5.56x45 NATO (and M193) cartridge (though, again, they are not exactly the same). The .308 is larger.
Known as 7.62 NATO, it is similar to, but not EXACTLY the same as the .308 Winchester.
When speaking of ammunition it is imperative to be precise with your numbers. The .308 Winchester is interchangable with the 7.62 NATO military round
One of the top 7.62 NATO assault rifles is the FN SCAR 17. It is known for its reliability, accuracy, and modularity. Another top option is the HK417, which offers excellent performance and is widely used by military and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the LaRue Tactical OBR is highly regarded for its precision and durability.
The answer is maybe. The 7.62x51 NATO, the military round, was actually derived from .308 Winchester but has slightly different tolerances.
.308 and 7.62 NATO are the same round. In a sense, yes, they are comparable. Obviously the rifle will be fed by magazine whereas the light machine gun is belt-fed, but the rounds are the same dimensions.
The accepted dimensions of the entire cartridge for each are as follows:308 - 7.62x51mm (do note that, although dimensionally similar, 7.62 NATO and .308 Winchester ARE NOT the same round).300 WinMag - 7.62x67mm.338 Lapua - 8.58x70mmThe bullet diameters of each are as follows:308 - 7.8mm/.308 inches7.62 NATO - 7.8mm/.307 inches.300 WM - 7.8mm/.308 inches.338 LM - 8.58mm/.338 inches
The .308 Winchester and the 7.62 NATO cartridges are similar in size, but slightly different in chambering, thickness of the cartridge case, and pressures in loading. The 7.62 NATO cartridge may be safely fired in a .308 Winchester firearm. The reverse is not always true.
No such rifle. The Lee Enfield was made in caliber .303 British, not .308. The closest thing would be the Ishapore 2A or 2A1 rifle, made in caliber 7.62 NATO. While similar the .308 Winchester, it is not the same, and .308 should not be fired in a 7.62 NATO rifle. The Lee Enfield "sniper" rifle in .303, if original and complete (and not an aftermarket conversion) may sell for around $1500, depending on condition and accesories. There are many fakes on the market- be sure of what you are buying.
The phone number of the Sheridan Historical Society is: 308-762-4678.
The M60 machinegun fires the 7.62 NATO cartridge- very similar to the .308 Winchester.
The Springfield Armory M1A rifle is the commercial variant of the military M14 rifle, chambered in 7.62x51 NATO. this is essentially the same as the .308 WIN chambering of the commercial M1A.