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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 While it appeared to have a bright future initially, it was soon superseded in popularity by the .300 Winchester Magnum.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.
I have been thinking about making a AR-10 style pistol. I am wondering if I should build out a 7.62x51 (.308) or a 6.5 Creedmoor and looking for data for FPS and ft/lbs at different ranges. The barrel would be between 12 & 14 inches but would like to see the comparison with a 16 and 18". I...
This Armalite is in great condition. 16 inch barrel 1/11 twist rate, fixed stock, flat top receiver and flat top gas block with GG&G flip up front sight. 7.62 / .308. Comes with sling, case, and 4 mags
Selling some extra reloading supplies for a friend's dad. He is a veteran in his late 70s and needs to liquidate all his left over supplies to cover medical expen
Dillon precision case gauges 30.06 9mm(2) .380 $15ea.
dillon precision rl550 die plate $10
rcbs .380 3 die set $35
Bullets are...
Sold Pending Funds to No_Regerts
2 on waitlist
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Whether you want to
1) Store a rifle with your prepper supplies,
2) Have a young one learning to hunt, or
3) Prefer hunting with a lightweight rifle, then
The All weather Stainless Ruger 77R Mark II is a great choice to consider.
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Life kicked my teeth in so I have to sell stuff. About half my collection is going for now. The expensive stuff that I'm attached to will go later if life decides to come back for sloppy seconds. This rifle is a Ruger American in .308 with about 200 rounds through it. I wanted to learn long...
I have an ARAK-21 with a 300BLK barrel and 5.56 barrel. Comes with a Santan lower, vortex II red dot, bi-pod and 5 magazines.
M1a with an archangel stock, 4 magazines and original Springfield Case. Includes bipod
P308 Patriot Ordnance AR10 chambered in 7.62x51, 20 inch barrel, nikon scope...
Ruger American 308 with RedField 3x9 scope combo. $425
-Good condition, lightly used.
-Bought rifle/scope combo new.
-100 rounds through it
This rifle is a tac driver.
Buyer Pay for transfer fee. CASH only.
I have the following bullets for sale. Shipping is not included.
Sierra 180 grain Spitzer boat tail--2 boxes of 100--$23 per box
Sierra 180 grain Spitzer boat tail--1 box of 83--$19 per box
Sierra Match 168 grain HPBT--1 box of 100--$23 per box
Sierra 150 grain Spitzer--1 box of 91--$19 per box...
As stated in title selling .308 carbon fiber barrel blank. This is a blank and will need to be fitted to your action and crowned by a competent gunsmith. Cash face to face sale, will not ship, not interested in trades. I will make fun of you if you offer trades. Barrel specs below.
BARREL...
Springfield 5 line M1A with NM SAK 1976 barrel $2060.00
FTF $2000 at FFL dealer
Cross posted on the web
Payment certified USPS money orders or PP gift family friends
First I'll take posted - ships to FFL dealer only
Transfer paperwork required
History:
Original configured as a barreled...
Hi all,
I have a Barret Rec 10
I honestly used it once and it has been collecting dust in the safe.
No trades or low balls please.
All transfers will be done at a local FFL in the Beaverton metro area.
I also have higher end glass that can be purchased with the rifle for serious offers only.
I have a DB AR10 (308 or 7.62x51) that is like new. It has a Sight Mark 4x16 on it that is boresighted. It comes with a hard case (have to remove scope to fit) and a 10 round magazine.
$800 without scope
$1000 with
Up for trades, archery equipment, ar9, quality bolt action hunting rifle in 308...
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Selling my brand new build. Only test fired
Aero M5 receiver set FDE
Aero Atlas Handguard with FDE MLok Rail sections
Knights Armament rail panels
FDE A2 stock
20” heavy contour 308 BA barrel Cerekoted in FDE
PRI rifle length gas tube
FDE charging handle
1 20 round mag
Primary...
I’m selling a Norinco NDM 86 sniper rifle. It is in new, unfired condition with all original accessories as it was imported, including the hard case. All matching numbers including the stock/scope. The scope has never been taken out of its canister and includes the original batteries from the...
120 pieces of NEW 6mm Brass
27 pieces of used 6mm
W-W SUPER Head Stamp
$60 shipped
30-30 Brass
150 pieces (mixed Headstamp- mostly RP, a few GFL and HRTRS plus 49 additional pieces Deprimed. All of it has been sorted and cleaned in corn cob media
$50 shipped
308 brass 49 pieces- mixed head...
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I am selling a well maintained M1A . This rifle has seen less than 200 rounds. It has been a blast to work on this project pushing the limits of a M1A. Other than adding bedding this is a National Match level rifle. The gas block is shimmed and unitized. The Archangle stock and...
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Primary Arms Silver Series 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope Gen III - Illuminated ACSS-5.56/5.45/.308 PA1-6X24SFP-ACSS-5.56
Factory info
The Primary Arms 1-6x24 second focal plane scope (Gen III) features our exclusive, patented Advanced Combined Sighting System reticle. Bullet drop...