What's you preference and why, and if you don't know what Russian 7.62x54r or .308 means then please don't answer.
2006-07-31 09:48:12 · 15 answers · asked by boker_magnum 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
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2006-08-01 05:17:22 · update #1
They are essentially equal in ballistic capabilities, I would choose the 308 just because of the ease of procuring ammunition, and gunsmiths nationwide will know how to easily repair any problems, also resale value.
2006-07-31 10:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Working in the industry, I would pick the 308, which is the 7.62 NATO round. You can reload the 308 with a wider selection on bullets and you can get them almost anywhere. Lately we have been having trouble getting 7.62x54R. Unless you have a source for replacement parts the Mosin-Nagant is not repairable anywhere. If you like the looks find, however there isn't much you can do to custom it like you can the Mauser(which can and is chambered for the 308). The bolt be the main problem to work around. You can get a fine 308 in any sporting goods store. Wider selection of factory loads also. Remington discontinued the 7.62x54R (which is really the 7.62x53R - the R stats for Rimmed not Russian-)in 1950. True the round should be compared to the 30-06, but it does not preform as well. As of now there is no source for commercial jacketed or cast bullets for the Russian round.
2006-07-31 10:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by a_grayseal 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I have not fired a 7.62x54R, so I can not speak too intelligently about it.
However, if I were to choose between the two, I would choose the 308. I would choose it simply because of the wide variety of military surplus and commercial ammo available. The selection of 7.62x54R is limited.
The 308 is a tried and true cartridge and can be used to take any game in North America.
I don't think you can go wrong with a good rifle in either cartridge though.
2006-07-31 14:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Slider728 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a Mosin Nagant M1891 and it's so old that the rear sight measurements are in Arshins, which is an obsolete unit of measure! They make a lot of accessories for the Nagant but this rifle is impractical for hunting (my P.O.V.). See www.centerfiresystems.com for parts on the Nagant.
I am giving up the 7.62 metric round like some peeps before me say there aren't many variations of this round I believe it performs alot like the .308 with a little more pwr @ the muzzle.
Like someone else said, more rifles are chambered for .308 it just more prolific over here. I'm ditching my Nagant and getting a Savage or something better suited for mulies.
2006-07-31 19:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
308 Vs 7.62x54r
2016-10-06 11:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I am not familiar with the 7.62x54R Russian round. Analytically, it is going to be slightly longer than the 7.62x51 NATO (the .308 Winchester), therefore it should hold a bigger powder charge. The 'R' designation at the end troubles me. Does this mean that it is a 'rimmed' cartridge? The .30-30 Winchester is known overseas as the 7.62x51R (for rimmed, not to be confused with the NATO round).
A rim on the 7.62x54R would make it awkward to load in a box magazine and possibly to chamber. If you just want more 'power,' why not just use the good, old .30-06 Springfield?
To answer your question, I personally prefer the 7.62x51 NATO for the reason Black Sabbath mentioned, ammo availability.
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2006-08-01 05:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a .308 Winchester lever action when I was a teenager. Loved that rifle. Wish I still had it.
2006-07-31 09:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
.308 (7.62x51mm NATO) ... better accuracy and far better selection of firearms to fire it -- anything from a Rem 700 to a M1A (civilian M14), your choice. Better factory bullet selection also.
With the Russion 7.62x54 you are limited to the firearms with that cartridge, the availability of imported cartridges, and limited to bullet varieties.
P.S. itsa_fact_jack: Bullets can tumble...they even have a name for it; key-holing.... If the rifle doesn't stabilize the bullet as its leaving the barrel it will tumble and leave a keyhole like hole in its target...it is devestating, and old WWI Enfields were known for this I believe -- in fact, the Red Baron was killed by a key-holing .30 caliber round fired from a .303 rifle by a soldier on the ground.
2006-07-31 16:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by DT89ACE 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bullets do NOT tumble end over end...At least, not unless they strike an object during flight!
Look here "DT" I was assigned to lake city army ammunition plant..we manufactured and tested every NATO round, from the .223 to 50cal, we also tested 20MM rounds with the M61-A1 on our 1500 meter range...The tumbling bullet is an urban legend..Every time I heard that "bullets from the M-16 tumble" from a group of Marines or Soldiers..The Sgt at the range or armory got to do a little explaining.. If bullets did tumble end over end they would have no accuracy at all...You would not be able to hit the damn target...That's why barrels are rifled, to impart spin on bullets so that any imperfections in the bullet are equalized during flight...
Like I said, bullets don't tumble end over end unless they hit something in flight...Then all bets are off, it does not take much to deflect a bullet...
2006-07-31 12:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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