.308
Common hunting cartridge
.308 is a rifle cartridge, formally designated .308 Winchester, widely used for hunting, target shooting, and military applications.
The number refers to the bullet diameter in inches (7.62mm).
Nearly identical to the NATO 7.62×51mm round, the .308 is prized for its accuracy, manageable recoil, and effectiveness at medium to long range: He bought a .308 for deer season.
Western defense organization
- WinchesterLever-action repeating rifle
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
brass · casing · primer · powder · bullet · centerfire · magazine · chamber
Manual rifle mechanism
- AR-10Full-power rifle platform
- hunting rifleGun for pursuing game
- sniper rifleScoped firearm for distant targets
- precision rifleFirearm engineered for accuracy
semi-automatic · chassis · barrel · stock · bipod · trigger · receiver · accuracy
Concealed precision shooter
- battle rifleMilitary arm, full-power rounds
- NATO standardUnified military specifications
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
mil-spec · infantry · squad · overwatch · reconnaissance · counter-sniper · effective range · penetration
NATO
Western defense organization
- WinchesterLever-action repeating rifle
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
grain · brass · casing · primer · powder · bullet · centerfire · magazine · chamber · reload
bolt-action
Manual rifle mechanism
- AR-10Full-power rifle platform
- hunting rifleGun for pursuing game
- sniper rifleScoped firearm for distant targets
precision rifle · semi-automatic · chassis · barrel · stock · bipod · trigger · receiver · accuracy · long-range
sniper
Concealed precision shooter
- battle rifleMilitary arm, full-power rounds
- NATO standardUnified military specifications
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
suppressor · mil-spec · infantry · squad · overwatch · reconnaissance · counter-sniper · effective range · penetration · armor piercing
long-range
Across great distances
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- benchrestFirearm aiming support
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
target · marksmanship · grouping · MOA · zeroing · scope · reticle · dope · windage · holdover
deer
Antlered hoofed mammal
whitetail · mule deer · harvest · shot placement · knockdown · broadside · tracking · field dress · trophy · season