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308 cal
The .308 Norma Magnum (7.62×65mmBR) cartridge was created by Nils Kvale at Norma, Sweden. Like the larger .358 Norma Magnum it is based on the .300 H&H Magnum. The length of the case is the longest that would fit in a standard Mauser action. While it appeared to have a bright future initially, it was soon superseded in popularity by the .300 Winchester Magnum. The first, and one of the few, manufacturers to offer rifles in .308 Norma Magnum was Schultz & Larsen of Denmark and they still are.
In the late 1940s Kvale designed a wildcat called 8mm Kvale. It was intended for use in the German surplus 8mm Mauser M98 that flooded the American market after the war and was therefore nicknamed 'Poor Man's Magnum'. Kvale used the case from the .300 H&H Magnum and reduced the rim diameter so it would fit the bolt of a Mauser M98. The lessons learned from this cartridge were put into the .308 and .358 Norma Magnum.
Cases for the cartridge can be purchased from Norma or made in three ways:
Necking up a 7 mm Remington Magnum case, necking down a .338 Winchester Magnum case, or running .300 Winchester Magnum cases through a full-length sizing die. Since the first two options leave the brass a bit short, the third is generally considered to be the best option. Ammunition for this caliber is not cheap (typically US$50–60 for 20 cartridges) and as such it is mainly of interest only to handloaders who own a rifle chambered in this caliber. The cartridge makes use of a belted case for headspacing.
It's short powder column give it an edge in efficiency over most of the older .30 cal magnums, not including ultra magnums or wsm caliber. the longer neck helps with seating longer/heavier projectiles better than the shorter necked 300 Win Mag. The shorter neck means that the projectile in certain rifles has to go deeper into the case whereby taking up more powder space.
The demise of the Norma Magnum case can be summed up as a marketing failure on Norma's part. Although rifles were available in this caliber, only brass for reloading was available in large quantities, with Norma the only manufacturer of ready made ammo. Winchester, however, was able to produce the popular model 70 rifles in their caliber and mass-produced ready made ammo to the American public. This was the main reason of the 300 Winchester Magnum's popularity over the 308 Norma Mag. The 308 Norma Magnum is considered by many reloaders as a better caliber compared to the 300 Winchester Magnum that essentially replaced it.
Ruger American Compact 308 - 18in with Vortex Crossfire 3-9x40 and a level bubble (non-threaded).
I bought it 2 years ago but haven't had time to practice with, only had around 50 rds through the rifle.
The rifle has some cosmetic damage only on the right side of the barrel due to a leakage of a...
Reluctantly selling my Zastava M77 in .308 / 7.62 NATO.
Purchased it late last year and put four mags through it during one range trip. Ran like a top and she's straight as an arrow.
Per the photos, like-new since I bought it, test-fired it, cleaned it, then put it back in the safe. Will ship...
This is an apparently fairly rare takedown model of the old dark walnut blued BLR '81 in 308. I can't find any recent sales on my usual sources for price reference, takedowns are all the stainless grey laminate model now. It's tapped and ready for rear mounted optics, should also be ready for a...
The black stocked version is 22 inch...
Grey stocked version is a Micro 20 inch...
Both are unfired with boxes...
Both have Talley rings...
$500 each
I'm sure I have the boxes...
I have a Bergara HMR B14 in .308 that I took hunting this year and kind of want to go a different route this time. she shoots awesome. I would keep it but want the money for other projects will come with a soft case or hardcase which ever you prefer, the box and all the original things plus a...
Bought this new and used once. Worked great. Got on target with it at 50 yards and then finished sight in at 100.
$30 shipped - Cash, PayPal (friends and family only), Venmo.
Possible trades:
- ammo in 22lr, 9mm, 223, 300blk, 7.62x39, 6.5 grendel
- Glock 44 (other 22lr handguns considered)
-...
SCAR 17S 308WIN BLACK 16" 20RD: $3749
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Action
semi-auto
Barrel
16.25"
Finish
Matte Black
Length
36" - 38.5"
Sights
Folding Front...
There are live rounds.
They are in a chain of machine gun links.
Head stamp is either L O followed by two numbers such as 8 6
or L C followed by two numbers
There are 31 live rounds but two of the rounds are corroded. The
other 29 look fine.
You get the rounds and the machine gun links...
Still cleaning out my brother's things.
This time......
1. A box full of Links. Look new. My guess is between 300 t0 500.
I can count them if you are really, really interested
2. A linked up set of blanks. Blanks are hot (not fired, ready to shoot)
They appear to be 308. Head...
I have three boxes of (500) 30 cal projectiles available. They were purchased from Midwayusa. They are 155gr OTM match bullet seconds. Price is per box and includes shipping.
I bought this before the “Assault” weapons ban in Washington because it had a threaded barrel. I’ve never fired it. I mounted a scope to the pic rail then removed it. It’s just been in the safe for a year.
I also have the original box.
Also has a Weaver Bi-Pod.
$1600.00 and I will ship it...
Here I got a custom shop mannlicher in .308 Winchester from Remington. Comes in box, can't find the sleeve. Gun is pretty much new. Pretty rare to see them with this stock. If you have old colt 1911 pistols I would be interested. Other than that I'd take cash. This one is a beauty
I won the QC lottery and got a 1/2 MOA Remington! It's shot 1/4 on some days but maybe I got lucky a few times? See pics. But I have to sell my rifle to pay stupid bills! Thanks for looking!
Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD
KRG X-Ray Chassis
Triggertech Special Single Stage Trigger
Badger Ordnance Bolt...
NOTE: these are 10+ round magazines and as such will only be shipped via an ffl to a buyer outside of WA
Looking to sell these as a lot.
case is aluminum, base plate, spring and follower are steel
Picked these up a while back, and am no longer doing an HK project.
They have never been opened...
Can't beat the glass in these things, but I don't need it anymore. It was mounted just long enough to zero before I decided to sell the rifle. No scuffs or dings anywhere on it. Original box and manual included.
Selling my Ruger gunsite scout .308 winchester rifle. Comes with 4 mags, two oem metal and two polymer, all hold ten rounds. Originally had the rail but that was taken off along with the rear sight, I can try to find them but likely no screws. Little wear on the receiver after family left it out...
Upgraded to a Bergara 7mm and have too many other 308 guns. Carried two elk seasons. Comes as pictured, with scope rings.
WTT for older 20 gauge shotgun, pump, auto loader or over-under; will consider .410 and 12 gauge. Trade value $275. Thanks for looking.