jasondavisesq 5 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 My apologies if this topic has been brought up before (or if it is considered a stupid question) but I was curious as to whether or not the vepr .308 is able to chamber and cycle (safely of course) 7.62 NATO (7.62x51). It was my understanding, after a small amount of research, that nearly any rifle chambered for .308 would be able to safely handle 7.62 NATO. However, I have received two different answers from two different importer/manufacturers regarding the vepr .308 and I wanted to inquire from those who actually own and/or have shot both types of ammunition through the vepr .308 Thank you for your time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.308_Winchester Although very similar to the military 7.62×51mm NATO specifications, the .308 cartridge is not identical, and there are special considerations that may apply when mixing these cartridges with 7.62×51mm NATO, and .308 Winchester chambered arms.[5] Their interchange is, however, considered safe by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).[6] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasondavisesq 5 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 thanks! and I'll probably be contacting you about some magazines soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowFire 220 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 thanks! and I'll probably be contacting you about some magazines soon You'll like them, no doubt. Yeah just shoot the hell out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsnate02 32 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 For reference it is the opposite of the 5.56/.223 rule. Any gun chambered for .308 will handle the 7.62x51 but you need to verify if a particular 7.62x51 will handle .308 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasondavisesq 5 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 much appreciated! See that's why I thought it was strange when the first importer/manufacturer that I contacted about the vepr 308 said that it could not chamber and cycle 7.62x51 in addition to the .308 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Legion USA 107 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I am glad to see that others have confirmed my answer to you. Also, I did not forget about you headspace question. I will make sure to answer that one when our gunsmith comes in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasondavisesq 5 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Alex, you are truly a patient and dedicated businessman. I appreciate your help! Also, I was not doubting your word at all, I just like to get as much info from as many quality sources as I can before making a decision. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 2 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Hi, Nev here. I have a .308 ordered and paid for waiting for the FFL transfer to arrive. Hope to contribute some less than idiotic posts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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