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.308 Winchester Ammo

In stock from $1.08 / round · 10 of 14 products available now

Bulk ball through lot-tested match, in a cartridge mild enough to spot your own impacts and made by every manufacturer on earth.

In stock today

Cost per round
$1.08 to $2.70
4 Brands
Barnes, Federal, Hornady, Nosler
Bullet weights
110, 150, 155, 165, 168, 175, 178 grain
Pack sizes
20, 200, 500 rounds
Learn more about .308 Winchester

At a glance

Also known as
.308 Win, 7.62x51mm NATO (similar, not identical)
Common bullet weights
150, 168, 175 and 180 grain
Typical use
Hunting, precision matches, semi-automatic rifles
Before you buy
Match bullets are built to fly and hunting bullets to expand; they are not substitutes for each other
Age to purchase
18+ (long-gun ammunition, attested at checkout)

.308 Winchester is the short-action workhorse of American rifle shooting: enough case capacity to take deer, hogs and elk cleanly, mild enough that a competent shooter can spot their own impacts, and made by every manufacturer in the world in every configuration from bulk ball to lot-tested match. It feeds bolt guns, semi-automatics and precision rifles equally well, which is why it remains a default long after newer cartridges have out-performed it on paper. What decides whether a particular box is right for your rifle is bullet weight, barrel twist, and whether the bullet was designed to expand or to fly.

What to know before buyingCommon questions

Before you buy

What to know about .308 Winchester

What people buy it for

  • Deer, hog and elk hunting
  • Precision rifle series and F-Class competition
  • Semi-automatic rifles: AR-10 pattern, M1A, SCAR 17
  • Designated marksman and patrol rifle roles
  • Steel and long-range practical shooting inside 1000 yards

Twist rate sets your bullet weight ceiling

The traditional .308 twist is 1:12, and it stabilises the classic weights well (150 through 168 grain), which is why it is on so many hunting rifles. Heavier long-range match bullets in the 175gr class and above want 1:10, and the heaviest want 1:8. A 1:12 sporter shooting 175gr or heavier may open its groups noticeably. Check the barrel marking before buying a case of heavy match ammunition, because the rifle is not going to change its mind.

Match bullets and hunting bullets solve different problems

A 168gr or 175gr hollow-point boat tail is a match bullet: the hollow point is a manufacturing artefact of a very consistent base, not an expansion mechanism, and it is not designed to perform reliably on game. Hunting bullets are engineered to open in a controlled way and hold together through bone. Use 150 to 165gr controlled-expansion bullets for deer-sized animals and heavier bonded or monolithic designs for elk. Do not take a match bullet hunting because it grouped well.

168 grain and 175 grain are not interchangeable at distance

The 168gr match bullet is a superb 300 to 600 yard round and has been the standard for decades. Past that, its performance falls off as it slows toward transonic speed, and the 175gr class was developed specifically to stay stable and predictable further out. If your shooting stops at 600 yards, 168gr is excellent and usually cheaper. If it does not, buy the heavier bullet, and make sure the twist supports it.

Gas guns have their own preferences

M1A, AR-10 and similar semi-automatics are sensitive to how quickly pressure arrives at the gas port. Commercial .308 from major makers is fine in modern designs, but very heavy bullets over slow powders can raise port pressure in ways an op-rod gun does not appreciate. If you shoot a surplus-pattern rifle, follow the manufacturer's ammunition guidance rather than assuming any .308 is any .308.

Questions

Common questions

Is .308 Winchester the same as 7.62x51 NATO?

Nearly, but not exactly. The external dimensions are effectively the same and most modern rifles chambered for either will fire both. .308 Winchester is loaded to a higher commercial pressure standard, and military chambers are frequently cut with more generous headspace than commercial ones. Modern rifles marked either way handle commercial .308 without issue; if you have a surplus rifle of unknown history, have a gunsmith check headspace before feeding it hot commercial ammunition.

What bullet weight should I use for deer?

150 to 165 grain in a controlled-expansion hunting bullet covers deer-sized game comfortably and shoots well from the 1:12 twist most hunting rifles have. Step up to 180gr, or to a bonded or monolithic design, for elk and larger. The bullet's construction matters more than the last ten grains of its weight.

Do I need a faster twist for long range?

If you want to shoot 175gr and heavier match bullets, yes, 1:10 or faster. The 1:12 twist on most factory sporters is optimised for 150 to 168gr and is entirely adequate to 600 yards with a 168gr match bullet. Beyond that, both the heavier bullet and the faster barrel are part of the same upgrade.

Why is .308 still popular when 6.5 Creedmoor exists?

Availability, cost and versatility. 6.5 Creedmoor genuinely beats .308 on wind drift and drop past about 500 yards. .308 is made by everyone, sold everywhere, offered in far more hunting bullet weights, delivers more energy up close with heavy bullets, and generally gets longer barrel life. For a rifle that hunts and shoots matches, that trade still makes sense.

How much does .308 Winchester cost per round?

.308 Winchester runs from $1.08 to $2.70 per round in stock right now. Every price on the page carries its cost per round beside it, so the comparison is one glance rather than arithmetic.

Is it cheaper to buy .308 Winchester by the case?

Usually, yes. We stock .308 Winchester from 20 rounds up to 500, and the cost per round beside each price is what shows whether a particular case actually beats the box. It is not automatic: a discounted box sometimes wins.

Which brands of .308 Winchester do you stock?

Barnes, Federal, Hornady and Nosler are in stock in .308 Winchester today. Stock changes as the feed runs, so the list on the page is the current one.

What bullet weights does .308 Winchester come in?

The .308 Winchester in stock runs 110, 150, 155, 165, 168, 175, 178 grain. Weight changes how the round feels and where it prints more than most shooters expect, so it is worth matching what you already shoot.

Is .308 Winchester in stock?

10 of the 14 .308 Winchester products we list are in stock right now. Out of stock items stay on the page rather than disappearing, so a link you saved still works and you can see what normally sits here.

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