[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Saiga 308 Question

Posted: 1/7/2007 2:17:34 PM EDT

Hi folks. New here. Yesterday I picked up a Saiga 308-1 with 16" barrel. I'm a little confused and could use some help. The little bit of info I can find on the internet says that they shoot .308 Winchester ammo. However the receiver on the rifle is marked 7.62X51. I don't want to shoot the higher pressure 308 ammo if it's not suppose to have it. Which is it? Are they .308 Win. or 7.62 NATO? Thanks!

Posted: 1/7/2007 3:06:53 PM EDT

[#1]

they're good for both.

my s-308 has both 7.62x51 and .308WIN on the receiver.
i'd be surprised if yours doesnt have both on it too.

Posted: 1/7/2007 3:25:18 PM EDT

[#2]

Nope....looked over the whole rifle. It is only marked 7.62X51 by the safety. I don't have a manual, but the one I found online states Saiga 308-1 20" Calibre 308. Mine's a 16" though.

Posted: 2/2/2007 3:50:12 PM EDT

[#3]

They are the same cartridge. It was 308 Win before Nato decided to adopt it

Posted: 2/2/2007 4:57:09 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
They are the same cartridge. It was 308 Win before Nato decided to adopt it

Not really.

Military 7.62 x 51 ammunition is loaded to maximum average pressure of 50,000 PSI. Military brass is thicker.

Commercial ammunition has a SAAMI/ANSI maximum pressure of 62,000 PSI.

308 Winchester (SAAMI) Gauges        Shop (Military) Gauges
GO - 1.6300"                                  GO - 1.6350"
NOGO - 1.6340"                              NOGO - 1.6405"
  FIELD - 1.6380"                              FIELD - 1.6455"

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