7.62x51 out of savage axis 308

[SSG_McD]

I’ve read that this can be safely done but does anyone have first hand experience with what to expect in accuracy and range differences?

 

[rc508pir]

Expect Minute of Man accuracy. 2.5 MOA on a good day. Your rifle might shoot it better than that and it might do a lot worse. Depends on makers too.

My FAL shoots LC M80 ball at about 2.5 moa. Shoots ZQ1 M80 from 2 to 3 moa.

 

[rickm]

The 7.62x51 is the opposite of 5.56, 308 has a higher pressure than a 7.62x51 so if your gun is marked 308 it is safe to use 7.62 in it but if it is marked 7.62 i wouldnt shot 308 unless you reload it to 7.62 specs.

 

[jtmcglothin]

I’ve shot quite a bit of 7.62 and .308 out of a Browning lever rifle. The .308 is slightly more accurate, but there is noticeably less recoil using 7.62 rounds. I’d say just give it a try and see which ones work best for you.

 

[mr ed]

Savage axis precision here. 147gr barnal crap shoots 4 inch at 100. Tula 165gr shoots nickel size at 100 probably better if I wasn't so wobbly. Page 14 of owners manual says to use 168gr.