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The .308 Winchester is a great hunting round, suitable for most North American game, from deer to bear. It is also used in military, law enforcement and long-range target shooting applications with great success. To shop 308 ammo in bulk, check out our bulk 308 ammo page. Learn More
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  1. Magtech 7.62x51mm Ammo - 400 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ M80 Ammunition

    $394.99

    $349.99

    63 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2740 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2451 ft lbs
    • 400 Rounds
    • 87.5¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  2. PMC X-TAC 7.62x51mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $494.99

    15 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2611 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 99¢ per round
    • Made by PMC
  3. Prvi Partizan 7.62x51 Ammo - 500 Rounds of 145 Grain FMJBT Ammunition

    $499.99

    30 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2835 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2587 ft lbs
  4. Prvi Partizan 7.62x51 Ammo - 500 Rounds of 145 Grain FMJBT Ammunition in Ammo Can

    $508.99

    2 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2838 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2593 ft lbs
  5. Magtech 7.62x51 Ammo - 50 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ M80 Ammunition

    $52.99

    73 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2740 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2451 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.06 per round
    • Made by Magtech
  6. PMC 308 Win Ammo - 500 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $529.99

    95 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2780 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2522 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • $1.06 per round
    • Made by PMC
  7. Winchester 7.62x51 Ammo - 500 Rounds of 149 Grain FMJ M80 Ammunition

    $529.99

    89 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2575 ft lbs
  8. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 180 Grain SP Ammunition

    $214.99

    69 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2542 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2588 ft lbs
  9. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 165 Grain PSP BT Ammunition

    $214.99

    34 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2674 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2619 ft lbs
  10. PMC 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $22.99

    10 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2780 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2522 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.15 per round
    • Made by PMC
  11. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 180 Grain SP Ammunition

    $22.99

    93 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2542 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2588 ft lbs
  12. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 165 Grain PSP Ammunition

    $22.99

    101 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2674 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2619 ft lbs
  13. Armscor 7.62x51 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ M80 Ammunition

    $22.99

    142 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2665 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2318 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.15 per round
    • Made by Armscor
  14. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $229.99

    6 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2805 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2620 ft lbs
  15. Fiocchi 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $23.99

    131 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2782 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.20 per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  16. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 170 Grain HPBT Ammunition

    $244.99

    1 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2608 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2537 ft lbs
  17. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $24.99

    113 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2805 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2618 ft lbs
  18. PMC X-Tac 7.62x51mm Ammo - 20 Rounds of 147 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $24.99

    119 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2611 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.25 per round
    • Made by PMC
  19. Winchester 7.62x51 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 149 Grain FMJ M80 Ammunition

    $25.49

    123 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2575 ft lbs
  20. Hornady 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $254.99

    53 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2649 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.27 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  21. Federal 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 180 Grain SP Ammunition

    $254.99

    73 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Soft-Point (SP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2570 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2640 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.27 per round
    • Made by Federal
  22. Speer Gold Dot 308 Win Ammo - 500 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $648.99

    23 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • $1.3 per round
    • Made by Speer
  23. Remington 308 Win Ammo - 400 Rounds of 150 Grain MC Ammunition

    $519.99

    1 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type MC
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
    • 400 Rounds
    • $1.3 per round
    • Made by Remington
  24. Prvi Partizan 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 168 Grain HPBT Ammunition

    $26.49

    73 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2608 FPS
  25. PMC 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 168 Grain Sierra MatchKing OTM Ammunition

    $26.99

    121 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type OTM
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2719 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by PMC
  26. Federal 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 180 Grain SP Ammunition

    $26.99

    16 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2570 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2640 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Federal
  27. Federal 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $26.99

    58 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Federal
  28. Hornady 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $26.99

    29 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Soft-Point (SP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2649 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  29. Speer Gold Dot 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain SP Ammunition

    $26.99

    91 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Speer
  30. Remington 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 180 Grain PSP Ammunition

    $269.99

    16 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2743 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2620 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Remington
  31. Hornady American Whitetail 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 165 Grain InterLock SP Ammunition

    $269.99

    34 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Soft-Point (SP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2670 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  32. Federal 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain FMJ-BT Ammunition

    $27.99

    99 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-BT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.40 per round
    • Made by Federal
  33. Remington 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 180 Grain PSP Ammunition

    $27.99

    23 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2743 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2620 ft lbs
  34. Fiocchi 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain PSP Ammunition

    $27.99

    111 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2750 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2518 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.40 per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  35. Winchester 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain PP Ammunition

    $28.49

    9 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
  36. Hornady American Whitetail 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 165 Grain InterLock SP Ammunition

    $28.99

    63 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2670 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.45 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  37. Federal 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 168 Grain HPBT Ammunition

    $309.99

    $289.99

    80 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HPBT
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2650 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2619 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.45 per round
    • Made by Federal
  38. Winchester Deer Season XP 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 150 Grain Extreme Point Ammunition

    $30.99

    77 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Polymer Tipped
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2820 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2648 ft lbs
  39. Hornady BLACK 308 Win Ammo - 200 Rounds of 168 Grain A-MAX Ammunition

    $309.99

    37 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type A-MAX Match
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2719 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.55 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  40. Fiocchi 308 Win Ammo - 20 Rounds of 165 Grain PSP Ammunition

    $31.99

    140 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type PSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 2700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2671 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.60 per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
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History of 308 Winchester Ammo

In 1952, the .308 Winchester was released for the iconic Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. This rimless and bottleneck-style cartridge was based on the 7.62x51mm NATO, and was released to the public two years before NATO adopted the Winchester 7.62x51mm ammo.

The Beginning of the 308 Winchester

It is commonly misunderstood that the 7.62x51mm is interchangeable with the .308 Winchester. This is not true, as the modern .308 Winchester cartridge generates higher pressures than seen in the military 7.62x51mm. Indeed, the NATO round was developed based on the 308 Win. Therefore, .308 Winchester cartridges should not be fired in weapons chambered for the NATO 7.62x51mm.

The .308 Winchester cartridge was designed for hunting. In fact, it is the most popular short action round for big-game hunting in the entire world. It is able to harvest most game in North America, as well as a large portion of game in Africa, due to the efficiency of the bullet in delivering hydrostatic shock to the target. This happens especially well when expanding bullets are used – the Nosler Partition bullets and the Sellier & Bellot eXergy are great examples of high-performance bullets engineered specifically for hunting.

However, the value of 308 rounds are not limited to hunting. It’s also a popular round among target shooters, metallic silhouette shooters, palma rifle shooters, benchrest target shooters, metal matches, and military and police snipers and related uses. In addition to being the most popular big-game hunting round in the world, it is also the most popular hunting round in North America, bar none.

.308 Win as a Parent Round

In addition to the NATO 7.62x51mm, the 308 Winchester has served as a parent round for a variety of ammo. Some of the many cartridges developed using the .308 Winchester include:

  • .243 Winchester
  • .260 Remington
  • .307 Winchester
  • .358 Winchester
  • .338 Federal
  • .358 Winchester
  • 45 Raptor
  • 7mm-08 Remington

Because it shoots with great accuracy and recoil is manageable, police and military shooters consider the .308 Winchester to be a valuable component in their arsenals. The round is versatile and has been employed effectively in urban situations, yet it still offers the ability to engage human targets at ranges as far as 1,000 yards. The bullet weights for the .308 Winchester cartridge range between 150 and 180 grains, and muzzle velocities are in the range of 2,600 to 2,800 feet per second, which provide 2,600 to 2,800 foot pounds of muzzle energy.

For large numbers of sport shooters, the .308 Winchester is their go-to cartridge. It's currently used by PALMA competitors in their 800-, 900- and 1,000-yard events. It is also used by F-Class shooters for competitions at 1,000 yards. The USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) has a Multi-Gun, Heavy Metal class with very specific firearms requirements, one of them being that the smallest caliber size be 0.308." As a result of this and due to the number of AR-15 style rifles chambered for this round, the most frequently chosen cartridge is the .308 Winchester.

Genesis of the .308 Winchester

The genesis of the 308 Winchester round lies back in 1952. At that time, there were two big kids on the block – the .30-03 and the .30-06. They were in such great supply, thanks to their use during half a century of wars that the average American knew how to shoot with them. The round was designed by Winchester for weapons with shorter action for more reliable functioning in semi-automatic rifles. It was originally tested by the military before the modifications, making it the 7.62x51mm NATO two years later.

308 vs. 5.56 and 7.62x51mm NATO

These two rounds are so similar that many people think they’re interchangeable, but they’re not. While a 7.62x51mm NATO can physically be chambered into a weapon designed for a .308 Winchester (and vice versa), the pressure difference between the two rounds makes actually firing one from the other profoundly unsafe. The 308 is loaded at a much higher pressure than its military equivalent.

The 308 Winchester’s little brother started seeing far less action after the military switched away from the M16 to the far faster 5.56 round. After this, the .308 Win was primarily used as a sniper round in the Marine Corps, though it saw some use in the Army as well. By 1964, however, the round had all but disappeared from regular use in the United States military. It didn’t die out completely, however, seeing continued use as a long-range round. It’s primary use today is in specialty roles in the Marine Corps and competition shooting throughout the military.

Today, the 308 is one of the most readily available commercial rounds on the market – and that’s part of its appeal. Say, for example, you’re traveling and your bags get lost. Your ammo is gone. You won’t have any trouble at all replacing the rounds when you get to your destination. For preppers, this is a Godsend. You can easily load up as much as you need of this powerful big-game round without having to worry about where you’re going to get more – at least not until the end of the world as we know it.

The .308 Win also has a lot of variety within the cartridge in terms of bullet weight. You can buy light bullets if you’re dealing with varmints, but heavier bullets are what make the round the go-to cartridge for big-game hunters. Specially bonded bullets pierce animal bone and even bulletproof glass. Most stores will have the 308 Winchester with the bullet load you need to accomplish just about any task. If they don’t have what you need, it can generally be ordered and quickly delivered.

Handloaders love the round, thanks to this versatility. Stores, online retailers, and catalogs have just about everything you can think of – as well as things you’d never even considered if you want to start handloading your own .308 Winchester cartridges.

Development of .308 ammo has continued since its introduction over 60 years ago, and it remains one of the primary rifle cartridges offered by ammunition manufacturers when they develop a new product line. Sellier & Bellot sell .308 Winchester topped with their eXergy and Nosler Partition bullets. Federal Premium Ammunition sells .308 Winchester in their Fusion line of hunting ammo and with the Nosler Ballistic Tip. Hornady sells its new TAP ammo in .308 for tactical applications, and their A-MAX Match ammunition for competitive shooters. PMC 308 ammo is also very popular among shooters.

This has been a popular cartridge for sport shooters, hunters, and shooters with tactical applications for decades, make it common to find cheap .308 ammo. It is extremely accurate, the recoil is manageable, and it has a variety of ammunition available. Ultimately, it is the versatility that has made it perhaps the most popular round in the entire world.

While it’s not the best at anything, it’s darn good at just about everything – especially for those who want to own one or two rifles, rather than turn their gun cabinet into a Swiss army knife. This can be the one rifle to rule them all.

FAQ

What is 308 ammo?

When someone refers to .308 ammo (pronounced three-oh-eight), they’re referencing the .308 Winchester rifle cartridge. The round was released in 1952 for the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle and quickly became popular for hunting medium to large game. One of the United State’s most popular hunting rounds, the .308 Win is often used to hunt white-tailed deer, black bear, elk, and moose.

What caliber is a 308 Winchester?

The caliber (the technical term for a bullet’s diameter) of the .308 Winchester cartridge is .308-inch. This projectile sits in a rimless, bottlenecked casing and the total length of the round, projectile and all, is 2.800 inches.

What are the different types of 308 ammo?

There are a variety of .308 Win ammunition available today. Traditional full metal jacket (FMJ) cartridges are common, as are hollow point rounds, which are more likely to be used for hunting large game. Pointed soft-point (PSP) cartridges are also popular hunting rounds, as they offer greater accuracy over long distances. Specialty rounds, such as polymer-tipped and open tip match (OTM) ammo can also be found. Most .308 Win cartridges have brass or steel casings which house bullets that weigh between 100 and 200 grain (gr). Many shooters handload their own rounds.

What is the difference between 308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO?

While the .308 Win and the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges look alike, the rounds are different and, according to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI), not interchangeable. The .308 Win was released in 1952, two years before the US military adopted the 7.62 NATO. The two cartridges are loaded to different pressures, with the civilian .308 round at 62,000 pounds per square inch (psi), while the military 7.62 NATO is loaded to 50,000 copper units of pressure (CUP), which equates to an estimated 58,000 psi. There are also differences in the case thickness (with the 7.62 being thicker) and headspace (with the NATO being slightly larger).

What is the best .308 grain ammo?

The best .308 Win bullet weight depends on the shooter’s specific needs, including the environment they’re hunting in, the distance of their shots, and the game they’re trying to harvest. The most popular .308 Win rounds have bullet weights of 150 grain (gr), 165 gr, and 180 gr, both in commercial ammo and handloads and can all be used for hunting. Generally speaking, as the .308 bullet becomes heavier, it decreases in velocity and increases in muzzle energy.

What 308 ammo does the military use?

The US military does not use .308 Winchester ammunition. Instead, in 1954, the military adopted the 7.62x51mm NATO, a cartridge that was developed from the .308 Win, but has significant differences. The civilian round is loaded to a higher pressure than the military round, and the parent case features a smaller headspace and thinner casing than the NATO cartridge.

308 Winchester Ballistics: Chart of Average 308 Winchester Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

308 Winchester Bullet WEIGHT Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) TRAJECTORY (in.)
  Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds.
55 Grain 3770 3215 2726 2286 1888 1735 1262 907 638 435 -2 1.4 -3.8 -15.8
110 Grain 3165 2830 2520 2230 1960 2447 1956 1551 1215 938 1.4 0 -6.9 -20.9
120 Grain 2850 2497 2171 n/a n/a 2164 1662 1256 n/a n/a 0 -2.8 n/a n/a
150 Grain 2820 2533 2263 2009 1774 2648 2137 1705 1344 1048 2.5 0.4 -8.5 -26.1
150 Grain Superformance 3000 2772 2555 2348 1962 2997 2558 2173 1836 1540 1.5 0 -6.9 -20
155 Grain 2775 2553 2342 2141 1950 2650 2243 1887 1577 1308 1.9 0 -8.3 -24.2
155 Grain 2850 2640 2438 2247 2064 2795 2398 2047 1737 1466 1.8 0 -7.5 -22.1
165 Grain 2700 2440 2194 1963 1748 2670 2180 1763 1411 1199 2.5 0 -9.7 -28.5
168 Grain 2680 2493 2314 2143 1979 2678 2318 1998 1713 1460 2.5 0 -8.9 -25.3
168 Grain Super Match 2870 2647 2462 2284 2114 3008 2613 2261 1946 1667 1.7 0 -7.5 -21.6
170 Grain 2000 1740 1510 n/a n/a 1510 1145 860 n/a n/a 0 0 0 0
178 Grain 2620 2415 2220 2034 1857 2713 2306 1948 1635 1363 2.5 0 -9.6 -27.6
178 Grain Super Match 2780 2609 2444 2285 2132 3054 2690 2361 2064 1797 1.8 0 -7.6 -21.9
180 Grain 2620 2393 2178 1974 1782 2743 2288 1896 1557 1269 2.5 -0.2 -10.2 -28.5
Sam Jacobs
Written by
Sam Jacobs

Customer Reviews

  • Zum said:

    Shoots very well

  • huntman77 said:

    very good ammo

  • Dogman said:

    First round stiff coming off the enblock clip but to be expected.Also shot well in the HK & Mauser.Decent value for target shooting.

  • r4nd0m said:

    Shoots well - cleans up well - haven't had any issues in 500 rounds The only caveat is that there's some steel in the bullet - I don't think the entire bullet is steel but we were turned away when we went to shoot at a local indoor rifle range - the fella used a magnet to test the bullets One area where I was surprised was how clean the propellant burns - having listened to some folks talk, I expected to find a mess on the bolt face and in the receiver but that just has not been my experience

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  • MidwestBenchrest said:

    I've just finished going through all of my first can of this sweet ammo. Incredibly cheap and reliable, I've not had any issues with my PSA AR-10 while shooting it. Ammo is consistent enough for just shooting away an afternoon and not breaking the bank. I plan to buy more soon!

  • Kyle said:

    Great ammo and has very little sulfur smell when shot. Actual projectiles do have steel inside of them. So they are not range legal in California because of environmental hazards. Great value and accurate.

  • Luis said:

    Have to admit that Malasian army surplus made me nervous, but after shooting a few hundred rounds off of my M1A and my Mossberg patriot I'm a believer.

  • PC said:

    The ammo is priced right and had zero mis-fires so far. As expected, it's a little dirty but effective.

  • D said:

    This ammo works quite well in both my .308 semi-autos. It's not overly dirty and you don't run the risk of case fractures that you run with some of the older military surplus ammo. No reloading potential but if you're like me and don't reload but want some reliable plinking ammo this stuff is for you. It's not match grade, it's not reloadable, but it goes bang every time and I've yet to have a FTF/FTE in any of my rifles after around 800 rounds of this stuff. I've run it in 5-6 pistol and rifle calibers so far and had no trouble with any of it. Fair price, fast delivery, I recommend it. Thanks!

  • Mac said:

    For a lighter cheaper round, this is a great bullet. Penetrated just behind the shoulder and severed the heart in half. The bullet did is job! Have shot all sorts of .308 and found this to be most effective.

  • playin4keeps said:

    Purchased 500 rounds of this ammo. Have fired 30 rounds so far with a total of 4 DUDS. Not a good ratio. Ammo is ok for just messing around and is pretty acurate given what I paid for it. DO NOT use this ammo for self defense or hunting, or any other time when you NEED the round to fire.

  • Peter M. said:

    I shot a box of Wolf 145 grain FMJ 308's in my new Springfield M1A SOCIM-16 and they helped me break in the new rifle just fine. All rounds fired clean, no misfires, no jams. All rounds landed on my down-range target as expected. Will continue to use this ammo. All good. Happy shooter. Peter M.

  • DE said:

    This ammo is garbage. Steel casing has hard time ejecting and ammo is flipping end-over-end until the target. Literally have lengthwise silhouette holes in the target with about an 18” spread at 100 yards. It’s like firing a curveball, you don’t know where it will hit unless you can predict the flipping rotation. Absolute garbage!

  • Cliff said:

    I purchased the Federal .308 American Eagle 150 grain FMJ-BT to shoot in my new FN FAL rifle, and boy was I impressed because I had never tried this ammo before. I was shooting at 50 and100 yards and getting .25" to .50" groupings. Also I had some Remington Cor-Lokt with me and it was noticeable that the Federal American Eagle had more recoil than the Remington. As a final note I shot 10 rounds at 250 yds at a clump of grass the size of a basketball and hit it every time from a hilltop on a powerline. Great ammo.

  • quantum13 said:

    I've generally had good experience with sellier and bellot ammo. i will go for that over something like american eagle any day. it doesnt foul the gun up too bad and this .308 didnt cause any issues in my brand new SCAR. i would recommend this or PRVI Partizan (serbian ammo) over bottom of the barrel american stuff like blazer, magtech or american eagle. unfortunately it is FMJ so i had to buy some HP as well to make it shootable at some ranges.

  • Bill9562 said:

    This is so far the most consistent factory round in my bench gun and at a very low price. I have not been able to duplicate the consistency in a hand load yet.

  • Shortround said:

    Fired off 60 rounds and they were very consistant at the range I used. It was limited to 200 yards but they performed well. Will buy more when these are gone.

  • Marty said:

    Price was right, so far they have been 100% after shooting about 80 rounds.

  • JimD said:

    Been looking for bulk purchase of this ammo for several months. Ammo.com is the answer to my needs. Thank you for your excellent price, service and quick shipping.

  • AESloan said:

    There has been a surge in ammo sales and the availability is very limited ... or non-existant. Was glad to get this when I did. Hopefully will do more business in the future as supply of ammo picks up.

  • Mac said:

    Wish they put a piece of tape to keep the box closed. I’m sure their rushing to get orders out, I recieved my package with an entire box open and rounds rolling around.

  • Just a guy ~ said:

    A small shop by me sells this cheaper than anywhere else… Excellent components & no cutting corners for PMC. Excellent brass for reloading. Most accurate & reliable factory .308 you will find - with the right setup & shooter, you should have no issue driving 1” groups every 100 meters. Have fun & remember firearms safety is 100% on us.

  • stephen said:

    Ordered from ammo net dec 30th arrived in one day superior service an delivery great buy an great ammo for bulk pricing

  • JP said:

    Bought a case and 2 days later it was delivered. Was disappointed in the shot group from a M1A1, however was pleased when shooting it from an H&K 91. Shot a total of 60 rounds with out any issues of cycling or misfires. As for carbon residue, nothing out of the ordinary. Will order another case for my H&K to kill more golf balls at 100 yards.

  • Pop-O said:

    I felt like I got a good deal and it was a smooth transaction

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  • Stefan said:

    Used .308 Win in 180gr. Everything was cool, until I chronographed some. Came in at 2650fps, which to me is firstly too fast on African game, and closer to max pressure than I am comfortable with. Other than that, good ammo and cases (been reloading my used factory ammo cases, no issues).

  • Pogo said:

    Sub 2 MOA with service M-14 open sights. Bettered comparable match loads by Hornady, Remington, Black Hills by at least 1/2 MOA. Bring more of this into stock!

  • Cap1974 said:

    This ammo is the best for my Remington 700P and always shoots sub MOA.