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.308 ammo
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 While it appeared to have a bright future initially, it was soon superseded in popularity by the .300 Winchester Magnum.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.
Its 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.
I've got a couple hundred rounds of each. The 308 is mostly all steel , the 45 and 9mm is brass and steel. A few different brands. Winchester, federal, tula, red army mainly.
Have more 9mm than 45, and more 45 than 308. Open to offers Depending on how much you want. Can meet anytime. Located...
I have 170rd of Winchester power point 308 180g. For sale $200. Trade for other factory ammo of equal value in .22lr, 9mm, 10mm, 223/556, .308/762x51, .300 WSM, 12ga high brass. Really looking for .300WSM.
I used 20 of the 250 to sight in my Aero M5 which I no longer own.
-230 rounds 7.62x51 NATO150 grain FMJ Brass Cased packaged in boxes of 50 in its ammo can.
Only in stock I found was .90 cents a round before shipping at Lucky Gunner.
I am asking $190 for them
Trades:
- 500 rounds of Brass...
I sold my Aero M5 so I have 2 125 round boxes of Ammo Inc 7.62x51 149 grain FMJ I no longer need.
The only in-stock I found was at Optics Planet 120rounds for $114.99
I am asking $180 for both or $95 each.
Trades:
- 500 rounds of Brass cased 5.56. I prefer Federal XM193, XM855 in boxes no...
Need off the shelf ammo recommendations (I don't reload) plz for this 16" barrel I have. Mainly looking for proper bullet weights for best accuracy in run of the mill type fmj rounds or other widely available rounds. Goal is accuracy, range not over 600 yds (somewhere between 200-600yds, more...
I have 300 rounds of steel 308 ammunition. It is mixed brands and not in original box. Mostly tula and red army. 150$, feel free to inbox any questions.
Pictured ammo, all boxes are full with the exception of the Hornady Custom is half full and one of the Cavim boxes only has a few rounds.
Easily over 500 rounds.
Possible partial trades:
300blk subsonic
9mm ammo
Cleaning out a bunch of stuff ! everything you see in the picture is .308 - LOADED ammo is 175Gr SMK / 168 ELD match / 208gr ELD / some FMJ 147grain some 168gr Amax - 500 projectiles of TRACER 308 - 500 rounds of Hornady once fired brass cleaned - this is all quality stuff im getting out of the...
Hey I've been cleaning out my safe since upgrading and found a bunch of loose .308 ammo I am selling the following:
Hornady American Gunner 308 155grain HP QTY:100 Rounds. $120 o.b.o.
Sig Sauer Elite Performance .308 168grain Open Tip QTY:200 Rounds. $300 o.b.o.
Picking up new safe so...
Henry single shot break barrel .308 with Nikon P-308 4-12X40 opic mounted on Warne rings & Henry picatinny rail. Has Henry hammer extension and Limb Saver recoil pad. Very low round count, as this has been used for target shooting only. Everything is in perfect condition, kept stored in a...
I have 300 .308/ 30 cal projectiles I will trade for 200 6.5mm/.264 projectiles. ( prefer 140 or 142g) I have other 30 cal/.308 I can trade as well if those pictured are not what you want.
New never fired complete Aero Precision M5 direct from Aero and not a Frankenstein build.
- chambered in .308
- 16” barrel with a spikes tactical barking spider.
- New Vortex Viper PST II 1-6.
$1900
2,500 198 grain full metal jacket boat tail bullets. In excellent condition, with only slightest age tarnish, there are no corroded bullets. Generally known as "200 grain bullets". Intended for long-range target or sub-sonic use.
Bullets are pulled from live ammo. Parallel scratches can be...