'99 Savage: .308 Win or 7.62 NATO?

I have used many different brands of 308 win ammo in various 308 99's without any issues. I do not use 7.62 ball in them but prefer military brass for re-loading--it is heavier and wil last for many re-loads because of that--the 99 action does have some"spring" in it and can be hard on brass if near max loads are used.

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i've never noticed a problem using either in my 99-c , but i think that thing will take anything as it just barely doesn't close on the no-go guage in 308- a real good whomp on the lever might just allow it to close, maybe with a hammer-but it's diet of 7.62 has been very limited as i use 180 grain slugs exclusively which i get in bulk- when you do that and reload, even surplus begins to look expensive
 
Red foreman said:
Why not just stick to 308 ammo in the 99 if your having jamming problems using the 7.62.Seems pretty clear to me.
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That's the obvious solution alright and what I'm planning to do. But I thought I'd tap into the mind bank here to find out the how's and why's of the matter.

As I said earlier, I thought they were the same thing. But thanks to ya'all, I've learned they ain't.

Appreciate all ya'all's help.

cheers,
CM
 
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