m14s

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Just had a quick question about the norinco m14s, are they chambered for 308 win or 7.62 ?

 

[Spcamno]

Although it has stamped 308 win but they are chambered for 7.62 NATO.

 

[45ACPKING]

read the FAQ's in the stickies....
here... scroll down the page
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40293

and here
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199665

 

[gnmontey]

Just had a quick question about the norinco m14s, are they chambered for 308 win or 7.62 ?

Did you read the manual that came with your rifle? It clearly states 7.62 NATO.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

That manual isn't too dependable. They ripped off the free .pdf from Springfield Armory!

 

[gnmontey]

That manual isn't too dependable. They ripped off the free .pdf from Springfield Armory!

I have to admit; It looked kind of familiar, and has references to Springfield in it to boot. I'll have to check if the typo's are Norico's or Springfields.

 

[m39a2]

They are usually so "generously" headspaced the answer to your question is, well, yes, maybe!

Scott

 

[king66]

you will never get a answer about 308 and 7.62. some will say yes, some will say no. you can shoot both safely. the differance is very small. i heard of people that aquired cans of nato 7.62 (no names no pack drill) and have used it for years in a 308 with no problem. this is another american thing. "oh my god my bolt is to soft, it will blow in your face".lol. the differance is the shoulder on the 7.62 is a bit longer micrometer wise longer, and micrometer wise thicker at the shoulder. as long as you are not useing som high bred ammo anything over 165 grains the rifle should take it. btw it is only designed for 147 grains.

 

[Katana]

The differences are 7.62 has load pressure of 52,000 psi and .308 has pressure 60,000 psi.