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Soooooo what would be the date range that constitutes a "modern" firearm, say anything built after 1961, 1973, 1990, 2012? Not trying to be a smart ass here, but having some specific details about the topic would be helpful, as interchanging the two rounds could possibly create a dangerous situation????

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Soooooo what would be the date range that constitutes a "modern" firearm, say anything built after 1961, 1973, 1990, 2012? Not trying to be a smart ass here, but having some specific details about the topic would be helpful, as interchanging the two rounds could possibly create a dangerous situation????

 

Go by what the stamp on the barrel or receiver says. You can't get a general answer, because a brand new M1A is a modern, brand new gun but it shouldn't be fed heavy .308, i.e. over 172ish grains.

 

If the gun or manual says 7.62 NATO, shoot that. If it says .308 Winchester, you can shoot any safe 7.62x51 or .308 ammo.

 

.308 was developed after 7.62x51, so just keep that in mind when looking at FALs, CETMEs, M1As, and other rifles designed around that time.

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IIRC the 308 was developed before the NATO specs were assigned, 1952 if memory serves, predating the 7.62x51.

 

The x51 battle rifles that have problems with 308 are of the op-rod design like the M1A/M14, that is all I have ever heard on those problems.

Best to check on specific designs.

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