The .308 Winchester caliber (7.62 × 51 mm), often simply called "308", is considered the "little sister" of the more heavily loaded .30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63 mm). It is one of the most widely used calibers in the world and is also one of the most popular hunting calibers in Germany.
The caliber is said to have high inherent accuracy, and the cartridge also has a more comfortable recoil than .30-06 or the most powerful caliber in the 7.62mm family .300 Winchester Magnum . Therefore, it is considered one of the most accurate calibers and is also very popular among sport shooters. The caliber is legal in Germany for all cloven-hoofed game and is recommended up to medium-weight black and red deer.
Compared to .30-06, the flight velocity of projectiles in .308 caliber is about 30 m/s slower with the same laboratory and weight, varying between about 770 m/s and 950 m/s depending on the bullet weight. As a result, the bullets lose elevation somewhat faster in .308 than in more rapid calibers. However, this is an aspect that only becomes important at longer distances, starting at about 150 meters.
Due to the widespread availability of .308 Winchester, rifles from all manufacturers are available in this caliber, as is the ammunition.
Its versatility makes the caliber very suitable for young hunters.
Although the caliber has slightly less penetrating power than more heavily loaded calibers, shooters are less likely to sputter in anticipation of bullet sound and recoil. It also allows another target to be put in the glass more quickly after firing and repeating, and an accurate shot can be fired. Lastly, the comparatively low charge of the .308 cartridge is also reflected in the easily damped bullet bang. These three advantages make the caliber eminently suitable for driven hunts.
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