7.62 x51

7.62 Nato and .308 Win are NOT the same round. They have the same outer dimmentions but are loaded to different pressures (7.62- 50,000 lbs vs .308-62,000lbs). Use the search...
 
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seriously, if you use the search function at the top, this has been covered soooo many times, you will definitely find everything you need to know
i.e. maximum bullet weight for an m14 etc.etc.etc.
 
Military surplus ammo is usually a safe bet because you're shooting a military rifle. But in a nutshell, the M14 likes 150ish gr 7.62x51 rounds. However, most Norinco M14s perform quite well (or better in some cases) with 150ish gr .308.

Something you'll need to recognize is that no M14 is created equal (for whatever reason) and that if a cartridge works well in someone elses rifle it may not work well in yours. For instance, some people have excellent luck with the South African 7.62x51 surplus out there (1" at 100 yards), but most of us are stuck with 2-3" groups at 100 yards. Results vary.
 
From .303 British.com:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/shooters/7_62vs308.htm
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From Fulton Armory:
http://www.fulton-armory.com/308.htm
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By Jim Bullock:
http://www.smellysmleshooters.net/ammopressure.htm
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From FO.com (Fundamental Objects):
http://www.fo.com/cr-files/cr-308.htm

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Related issues

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32466&highlight=norinco
 
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