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- Grizzly IILv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
The velocity of the .308 Winchester cartridge, depending on the bullet weight & powder charge, can range from 2,400 f.p.s. (feet per second) with a 200gr. bullet, to over 3,300 f.p.s. with a 110gr. bullet as used in the M-1 carbine cartridge.
The 7,62x51NATO cartridge, the exact military duplicate of the .308Win., depending on the rifle used & country of origin, usually uses a 147gr. FMJ (full metal jacket) bullet which attains a velocity of 2750 f.p.s.
Source(s): Legal Arizona CWP armed citizen, w/ H-K USP .45ACP Life Member: N.R.A. & G.O.A. Former U.S. Marine 4x Rifle & 2x Pistol Expert:U.S.M.C. Firearms owner,including Luger P-08, H-K, Glock, S&W, Colt, & Walther pistols. 35+ years reloading metallic pistol and rifle ammo - f100_supersabreLv 71 decade ago
Depends on bullet weight, shape; factory or handload; barrel length, powder and primer used (handload), etc.
Mine shoots from 2850 to 3600 with my various loads ( I reload and haven't bought a factory round in 10+ years!)
Source(s): My loading data sheets. - Truth SeekerLv 51 decade ago
Here is a very good link to view. Gives you informative ballistic information for numerous calibers
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
It varies depending on the bullet and load. Say 2800 fps.
Source(s): http://www.chuckhawks.com/308Win.htm
