.308 Winchester
A do-everything rifle round for hunting and precision — .308 / 7.62 NATO questions.
About .308 Winchester
.308 Winchester (military 7.62×51mm NATO) is the quintessential do-everything rifle cartridge. It hits hard enough for any North American big game, shoots accurately enough for precision and long-range work, and is available everywhere from inexpensive practice ammo to premium match and hunting loads. If you want one centerfire rifle round that does it all, .308 is the classic answer.
The cost is recoil and weight — .308 kicks noticeably more than 5.56 and the ammo is heavier and pricier, so you'll carry and shoot fewer rounds. For hunting, designated-marksman roles, and shooters who want maximum versatility from a single cartridge, that tradeoff is well worth it.
