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Can I use 7.62x51mm in my 308?


JML867

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Pressures on both work out to be the same. 60,191psi (CIP) for the 7.62 NATO vs 60,191psi (CIP)/ 62,000 PSI (SAAMI) for the .308. Same pressure, different measurement methodology.

 

CIP requires all the chamberings to be proof-tested to 125% of their rated capacity - hence the CIP standard proof figure is 75,275psi.

 

Compatibility comes from the very slight differences between the NATO and .308 spec chambers.

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