.308 Winchester

About this caliber

.308 Winchester is a versatile centerfire rifle cartridge widely used for big-game hunting and precision/target shooting. It is very similar to the 7.62×51mm NATO, though the two are not always identical.

Commonly used for

HuntingRange / targetLong-range

.308 Winchester is a short-action centerfire rifle cartridge known for a strong balance of accuracy, effective range, and manageable recoil for its power class. It is one of the most popular big-game hunting cartridges in North America and is also widely used for target and precision shooting. Ammunition is broadly available in many bullet weights and types, generally at moderate cost. Recoil is noticeable but considered manageable by most experienced rifle shooters. It suits hunters and target shooters who want one capable, well-supported cartridge; because the closely related 7.62×51mm NATO is similar but not always interchangeable, chamber markings on a specific rifle are worth checking.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Firearms chambered in .308 Winchester · 121

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Load	Type	Purpose	Grain	Velocity	Energy
ARMSCOR USA	JHP	Defense	168 gr	2500 fps	2332 ft·lb
Berger Bullets Tactical	JHP	Defense	175 gr	2668 fps	2766 ft·lb
Federal American Eagle	FMJ	Defense	150 gr	2820 fps	2648 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Defense	168 gr	2650 fps	2620 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Defense	175 gr	2600 fps	2627 ft·lb
Fiocchi Training Dynamics	FMJ	Defense	150 gr	2890 fps	2781 ft·lb
FORT SCOTT MUNITIONS Tumble Upon Impact (TUI)	—	Defense	168 gr	2764 fps	2850 ft·lb
Hornady Critical Defense	SP	Defense	155 gr	2785 fps	2669 ft·lb
Hornady Match	JHP	Defense	168 gr	2700 fps	2719 ft·lb
Hornady Match	JHP	Defense	178 gr	2600 fps	2672 ft·lb
PPU Rangemaster	FMJ	Defense	145 gr	2835 fps	2587 ft·lb
PPU Rangemaster	FMJ	Defense	145 gr	2835 fps	2587 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot eXergy	—	Defense	110 gr	2766 fps	1868 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot Rifle	FMJ	Defense	147 gr	2789 fps	2538 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot eXergy	—	Defense	165 gr	2720 fps	2710 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot Rifle	FMJ	Defense	180 gr	2411 fps	2324 ft·lb
Winchester Ammo Silvertip	—	Defense	150 gr	2620 fps	2286 ft·lb
Aguila Target & Range	FMJ	Hunting	150 gr	2760 fps	2673 ft·lb
Aguila Target & Range	FMJ	Hunting	150 gr	2760 fps	2673 ft·lb
Barnes Bullets VOR-TX	JHP	Hunting	130 gr	3125 fps	2820 ft·lb
Barnes Bullets VOR-TX	JHP	Hunting	150 gr	2820 fps	2649 ft·lb
Barnes Bullets VOR-TX	JHP	Hunting	168 gr	2680 fps	2680 ft·lb
Barnes Bullets Precision Match	JHP	Hunting	175 gr	2600 fps	2627 ft·lb
Berger Bullets Classic Hunter	—	Hunting	168 gr	2675 fps	2670 ft·lb
Browning Ammo Long Range Pro	—	Hunting	165 gr	2695 fps	2661 ft·lb
Browning Ammo Max Point	—	Hunting	168 gr	—	—
Browning Ammo Silver	SP	Hunting	180 gr	2620 fps	2743 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Supercharged	JHP	Hunting	150 gr	2900 fps	2800 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Sniper	JHP	Hunting	175 gr	2700 fps	2832 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Premium	SP	Hunting	180 gr	2650 fps	2806 ft·lb
Federal Fusion	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2820 fps	2648 ft·lb
Federal Power-Shok	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2820 fps	2648 ft·lb
Federal Premium	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2820 fps	2648 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Hunting	150 gr	2820 fps	2648 ft·lb
Federal Premium	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2840 fps	2686 ft·lb
Federal Fusion	SP	Hunting	165 gr	2700 fps	2671 ft·lb
Federal Premium	SP	Hunting	165 gr	2700 fps	2671 ft·lb
Federal Premium	SP	Hunting	165 gr	2700 fps	2671 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Hunting	165 gr	2650 fps	2573 ft·lb
Federal Premium	—	Hunting	168 gr	2700 fps	2719 ft·lb
Federal Premium	—	Hunting	175 gr	2600 fps	2627 ft·lb
Federal Fusion	SP	Hunting	180 gr	2600 fps	2702 ft·lb
Federal Power-Shok	SP	Hunting	180 gr	2570 fps	2640 ft·lb
Federal Premium	SP	Hunting	180 gr	2620 fps	2743 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Hunting	185 gr	2600 fps	2777 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2750 fps	2519 ft·lb
Fiocchi Hyperformance	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2875 fps	2753 ft·lb
Fiocchi Hyperformance	SP	Hunting	150 gr	2860 fps	2725 ft·lb
Fiocchi Range Dynamics	FMJ	Hunting	150 gr	2890 fps	2783 ft·lb
Fiocchi Field Dynamics	SP	Hunting	165 gr	2700 fps	2872 ft·lb

.308 Winchester

Firearms chambered in .308 Winchester · 121

Ammunition in .308 Winchester · 186

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