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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 While it appeared to have a bright future initially, it was soon superseded in popularity by the .300 Winchester Magnum.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.
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.
Howdy y'all! I picked this up not long ago but don't really have much of a use for it. It's beautiful and a very smooth rifle. Includes Leupold 3x-9x Vari-X IIc scope, has 26" barrel, .308 Win. Comes with beautiful wool-lined leather and tweed? Winchester brand carrying bag as shown.
Some...
Federal Premium 308 BERGER HYRBID HUNTER
168 Grain Nickle Plated Hollow Point
[/center] 308 BERGER HYBRID HUNTER 168 GRAIN HOLLOW POINT NICKLE PLATED 20 rounds of one of the finest quality 308 products made today! Extremely accurate between 150-175 yards zero fall. This is a "match bullet"...
New Aero Precision 308/7.62
M5E1 Enhanced Gen 2 Upper with 15" Handguard
18" Premium Series Ballistic Advantage Hanson Barrel
High Pressure BCG
Adjustable Buttstock
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Enhanced Buffer & Spring
***Scope & Mount not included
available for sale if interested***
Kimber M96 Rifle in .308 For Sale $500. Comes with a Bushnell scope, sorry I do not have a case for it.
I've never shot it but I did buy it used, it just sat so it needs to go to a good home.
No trades just looking to sell.
Prefer to do the transfer at A cut above pawn, if that doesn't work I...
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Looking to sell my Savage Model 10 in .308.
It has a threaded and fluted 24" semi-bull barrel. The barrel is currently sporting a muzzle brake.
I have only 1 magazine, which is detachable from the factory black synthetic stock. Stock currently sports a Harris Bi-pod and thick...
Here we got a Galil in 308 or 762X51
16 inch barrel
Collapsible stock
Ambi safety
Chrome Lined Barrel
-Got the sites still, rear site in the bag. Removed for a previous optic
Comes with 2 mags and 60 red army standard
Original Cardboard case!.
I am short on cash at the moment. 1500...
*$550.00* Got this new a few years back when I was planning a trip to Colorado to hunt with my brother, which never happened. It's only been shot to sight in the scope, maybe 15 rounds through it, and is pretty pristine. Does not come with a scope, that's been moved to a different rifle.
I am...
Savage 110 Switchback edition in .308 20”. Sportsman’s Warehouse exclusive edition with a nicer upgraded stock, 20 MOA one piece rail, heavy barrel, oversized bolt handle, muzzle break, and adjustable trigger. Has 5 rounds through it, so it’s basically new. It was a bit of an impulse buy for me...
I have a Howa 1500 chambered in 308 with a heavy fluted barrel. It is currently in a MDT HS3 chassis. I'm asking $900 obo possibly open to trades for parts or gear.
Very good condition Winchester model 88 in .308. Comes with two magazines and two optics. One upgraded current model Nikon spoke and one closer to original with side flipping scope rings. Rifle works flawlessly. Price is $900 obo.
Older El Monte CA US RIFLE. This is a well kept and perfectly maintained, 4 digit serial, the one you've been saving your coin for! This rifle also has the bayo lug.
Serial number 6684 - Well before the introduction of communist bloc parts and the demise of this once proud company. Estimated...
FAL R1A1 sporter 308 cal. By Hesse Assembled by CAI has been a good shooter for me. Plus 5 Mag's and carrier. But have other things I want to get my other Hobby. Cat not included.
Seeing what kind of interest there might be in a Springfield M1A National match rifle. Rifle is in .308, has stainless barrel, and includes two 10-round, and one 20-round mags. Also included is a leather sling, and various maintenance tools. Somewhere around 300 rounds fired (mainly Federal...