I have a Ruger Model 77 in 30-06. Can I fire 7.62x63 from it?

Yes, but good for you for asking.

7.62x63 is just the metric designation for the .30-06 cartridge.

This info I got off the net, from a discussion group

7.62 X 63 =.30-06 Goverment

7.62 X 51 Nato = .308 Rem

7.62 X 25 Tokarev = .30 Mauser = 7.63 Mauser

You're smart to ask. Most dual-use ammo, like .223 Rem or 308 Win, has slight but important differences from their military versions (5.56x45 and 7.62x51).

However, 30-06 Spr was always a military cartridge, and is the same thing as 7.62x53.

Thumbs up to deerhunter because it is never a good assumption that because a round chambers in your rifle, it's safe to pull the trigger.

7.62x 63 is the metric designation for .30-06 Springfield. It is too long for the 7.92x57. Europeans have no problems with metrics as they have been using it since they were born. Try this: load your Winchester 94 with 7.62x 51. It won't work. You need 7.62x51R.

Gee, firing 30-06 cartridges from a rifle chambered for 30-06? That's a tough one, and a difficult concept!

Please don't bait the children.

You cannot fire 7.62x63 PZAM in your 30-06

http://world.guns.ru/ammunition/russian-special-ca...

The 98 Mauser shop manual has a picture of a 1917 Enfield that had a 7.92x57 fired in it. The barrel is blown off about 2 inches in front of the receiver.

Fire away. Excuse the pun.

Sure! If you want,read this and get really confused! :)

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=308079

hmm wouldnt recommend it.... but im no gun expert. i would just stick to what it is chambered for

NOOOO!!!!

.30-06 bigger than 7.62! (LOOK AT THE NUMBERS!!!). Good lord, and the length of the cases are so far apart it's not funny. The little .30-06 has a case only 6'' long, while the 7.62x63 has a case that's 63'' long!!! It's almost an artillery round!!!

EDIT: Since the 7.62 isn't as big around as the 7.92, but is only slightly longer, it should fit... hell, the shoulder of might be set in so far the bullet begins to engage the rifling while chambering!!! Maximum accuracy!!!