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30-06 vs 308

30-06 vs 308

By Guy J. Sagi Though the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme over other whitetail deer-hunting cartridges for decades, its title may be in danger. There have been coup attempts before, certainly. Yet the overwhelming number of rifles chambered for the .30-06 is a stout defense, one deeply supported by owners comfortable with its performance. Still, […]

308 VS 7.62 NATO

308 VS 7.62 NATO

Comparing .308 vs 7.62 NATO is like describing twin brothers with different personalities – these rounds are almost identical in every way. Almost. Many people believe there is no difference between the .308 vs 7.62 NATO. However, it turns out there are several legitimate distinctions between these two rounds. Though small, these details can impact […]

7.62x39 VS 308

7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester

7.62×39 and .308 are both cartridge superstars. These rounds have big reputations and also big differences. This article analyzes each round’s strengths and weaknesses and examines the ballistics of how 7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester match-up. The 7.62×39 is a smaller cased .30 caliber – also known as an intermediate round. Most notably, this round finds its […]

223 VS 308

223 VS 308 Winchester

Like kudzu growing in the south, no matter where you go, you can find 223 and 308 ammunition. Some people stack ball ammo by the case, while others prefer boutique offerings in fancy boxes. The point is, that these two calibers remain the most popular centerfire ammo in the civilian and military markets. However, comparing […]

308 ammo for deer

308 Ammo For Deer

Just about every deer hunter on the planet has a favorite cartridge that they turn to when they want to down that trophy buck. Despite the fact that some hunters prefer cartridges like the .270 or 30-30, one of the most popular remains 308 ammo for deer hunting. Chances are that the .308 Winchester is […]