Virgil Report post Posted January 13 (edited) Can I shoot the NATO 7.62X51 round in this LR308 Panther Arms rifle? I was told they are interchangeable rounds. True or False? What is the difference if not interchangeable? Edited January 13 by Virgil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtallen83 Report post Posted January 13 6 minutes ago, Virgil said: Can I shoot the NATO 7.62X51 round in this LR308 Panther Arms rifle? I was told they are interchangeable rounds. True or False? What is the difference if not interchangeable? You can. There is a pressure difference with 308 being a bit higher but with modern weapons it isn't an issue. There are some older military rifles that have an issue with 308, CETME is what comes to mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virgil Report post Posted January 14 thank you for that info. I hear from another that the 7.62X54 would also work. Isn't that round a bit bigger in diameter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt.Cross Report post Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Virgil said: thank you for that info. I hear from another that the 7.62X54 would also work. Isn't that round a bit bigger in diameter? That's incorrect, don't rely on that info. A simple comparison of the case dimensions will tell you all you need to know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98Z5V Report post Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Virgil said: thank you for that info. I hear from another that the 7.62X54 would also work. Isn't that round a bit bigger in diameter? That's a Russian round, that 7.62 x 54. You try to chamber one of those things in your gun, and successfully get it to go off - and we'll See You On The Other Side... SYOTOS... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cunuckgaucho Report post Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Virgil said: thank you for that info. I hear from another that the 7.62X54 would also work. Isn't that round a bit bigger in diameter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virgil Report post Posted January 19 Great, NO 7.62X54 for me. and from what I am reading the 7.62X51 is ok, but not as strong of a hitter as the .308. Thinking I will buy the ones on sale, .308 or the 7.62X51. Getting hard to find both in my neighborhood. Any good on line places out there for reasonable ammo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites