jw_clark08 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I was planning on buying a DPMS SASS Barrel for my .308 MA-TEN build, but I saw that the barrel is actually stamped 7.62x51. DPMS's website says "18" .308 SASS Barrel" but then in the description they say it is chambered in 7.62x51mm. However, the description of their Panther LRT SASS complete rifle says 7.62 NATO/.308 win (I am assuming this rifle uses the 18" .308 SASS barrel). Therefore, this leads me to believe it is ok to shoot .308 win out of this barrel, it this true? Also, if you can shoot .308 win out of this barrel what headspace gauges should be used, 7.62x51mm or 308 win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I was planning on buying a DPMS SASS Barrel for my .308 MA-TEN build, but I saw that the barrel is actually stamped 7.62x51. DPMS's website says "18" .308 SASS Barrel" but then in the description they say it is chambered in 7.62x51mm. However, the description of their Panther LRT SASS complete rifle says 7.62 NATO/.308 win (I am assuming this rifle uses the 18" .308 SASS barrel). Therefore, this leads me to believe it is ok to shoot .308 win out of this barrel, it this true? Also, if you can shoot .308 win out of this barrel what head space gages should be used, 7.62x51mm or 308 win?You can shoot both ,no matter what it reads on the barrel . Some DPMS 308 barrels are a little tight in the chamber & I believe its more of a rough chamber causing problems chambering a 7.62x 51 in there 308 chambered barrels any way.Your 308 head space gages will work , its what I use . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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