Description
Norma Rifle Cases 308 WIN (100) are the sporting version of the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Introduced by Winchester in 1952, just a year after the new NATO cartridge, it quickly became popular for hunting. Winchester wisely created a civilian version with their name. The military design aimed to create a more compact cartridge with a quicker cycle rate than the .30-06, allowing soldiers to carry more rounds. It offers excellent accuracy potential and is favored by many target shooters.
The .308 Winchester fits into short bolt actions and delivers almost the same energy as the .30-06 with medium weight bullets, making it one of the most popular cartridges globally. However, the case capacity is not suited for bullets much heavier than 180 grains, which some hunters find too light for large species like big bears. It’s important to note that the .308 Winchester is not entirely identical to the 7.62 NATO due to differences in tolerances, and some rifle chambers cannot handle military ammunition. Norma Brass is the gold standard of cartridge cases.
