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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 While it appeared to have a bright future initially, it was soon superseded in popularity by the .300 Winchester Magnum.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.
This is the perfect rifle for larping as a sniper or driving tacks at the range in style. I bought everything brand new, assembled, and put 60 rounds through it, but I must let it go.
The accu-trigger on this is really fantastic - it makes for a very pleasant shooting experience.
Includes...
Federal Sierra MatchKing .308
168 grain
142 rounds. (7) boxes new, 2 rounds
78 spent casings
Looking to trade for what you have. cash +/-
Ammo in .45LC, 5.56, 9mm, .357,
.45acp, .338WM, .300WM or whatcha have.
Knives, gear, rifle cases, optics etc.
Please messenger me
Thanks
Mixed group of ammo for sale, totaling ~568 rounds.
7.62x51 NATO
-Lake City M80 - 436 rounds (all loose)
-PPU M80 - 30 rounds
-American Eagle 149gr - 20 rounds
-MEN 147gr - 20 rounds
.308
-Winchester Match 168gr - 40 rounds
-PPU Match 168gr -22 rounds
Will also come with ammo cans.
Asking...
This is a Howa 1500 in .308 winchester. This rifle has a factory Hogue stock that is called moonshine. It has the original scope on it as well. I believe it has the 20" barrel so it is nice and compact. I am asking $450 for it and will meet at A Cut Above Pawn on TV Hwy in Aloha. Buyer pays...
Got a pretty new AP5 here, ive only shot about a mag thru it. Figured i would like an FAL more so id like to trade this for an FAL, DSA preferably. If you have any questions or offers feel free to shoot them over. I took the muzzle device off in a few photos because i think it looks better, but...
Swiss Military Ammo (M80 Ball) 146 Grain - Brass Cased, Primer Staked
Muzzle Velocity: 2,805 FPS (22” Test Barrel)
Made in Switzerland and fits NATO standards. 400 count comes neatly packaged in an ammo can labeled “RUAG”.
$1.50/round
*Will entertain reasonable offers.
For sale is 200 rounds sealed in its original battle pack of ball ammo berdan primed. This is good shooting and is non-corrosive.
No trades at this time: $160.00 - Reduced price.
Prefer to meet up east side of Portland
I have 36 rounds of 270 Win ammo I got in a bulk sale a week or so ago. I was going to give it to my Father, but he no longer has a gun in that caliber.
I would like to trade all 36 rounds for 40 rounds of 30.06, .308 or 7.65 NATO ammo.
I am throwing in 31 rounds as components that look to be...
I’ve got 200 rds of boxed .308 ammo as pictured. looks like decent plinking ammo. I am open to trades, send me what you have, I have cash/trades to add
Hello,
Selling last little bit of .308 I have left. You get
3 boxes federal gold premium
4 boxes of Winchester white box
4 boxes American Eagle (65 rounds in pmags)
2- 20rd p mags
1- 25rd window p mag
No trades
Only 10 rounds fired through this guy
Complete Aero M5 lower
Complete Aero precision upper 20" .308
Aero precision nitride bcg
Aero standard charging handle
BCM mod 3 grip
KNS anti rotation pins
x2 magpul 20rd pmags
Comes with 100 rounds of American eagle .308 and 400 rounds of tula .308
Not...