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Posted: 6/3/2003 7:16:47 AM EDT

I was looking at the new Model 1 catalog and saw a 7.62x39mm upper kit is this the same as .308 I dont know but I thought it was
Thanks

Posted: 6/3/2003 7:19:01 AM EDT

[#1]

No, this is the Russian cartridge, not the 7.62x51, 308 NATO.

Mike

Posted: 6/3/2003 7:19:15 AM EDT

[#2]

No, completely different round. The .308 is 7.62x51 if I'm not mistaken. Next time you're at a shop ask them to show you one of each. They'll be glad to unless it's a jerk shop. We do it all the time for people.

Posted: 6/3/2003 7:19:48 AM EDT

[#3]

No. 7.62x39mm is the Russian SKS and AK round. The .308 Winchester is known as 7.62mm NATO or 7.62x51mm. Hope that clears things up somewhat.

Posted: 6/3/2003 7:21:04 AM EDT

[#4]

WOW! Three replies within 60 seconds of each other!

Posted: 6/3/2003 8:22:36 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks Guys

Posted: 6/3/2003 4:59:20 PM EDT

[#6]

No such thing as a dumb question. I learn something new from everyone and every post.
By the way to all great answers.

Posted: 6/3/2003 8:12:46 PM EDT

[#7]

[img]http://home.attbi.com/~gnanagas/7.62_Russian_and_NATO.jpg[/img]

- 7.62 x 39 mm Russian on the left (Silver Bear "Effect" 124 grain FMJ)

- 7.62 x 51 mm NATO/.308 Winchester on the right (Remington-Peters UMC 150 grain MC)

The Russian round is used in AK-47 type and SKS rifles. Also in the Ruger Mini-30.

The NATO round is used in the M-14, AR-10, FAL, HK, CETME, numerous Western machine guns, etc.
Also in various brands of hunting rifles.

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