7.62 NATO brass in .308

[Dueling1911s]

so i'm reloading for my m1a loaded model. my barrel is stamped .308

is it safe to use surplus 7.62 NATO brass in a barrel marked .308?

 

[MtnCreek]

Same-Same. You will likely see reduced capisity w/ the mil brass, otherwise it's same-same.

 

[rcmodel]

I think it is unfortunate they marked the barrel .308.

There is some commercial .308 ammo you should not shoot in a gas operated rifle like the M1A.

This from the Springfield M1A Owners Manual.

The M1A is designed and built to specifications to shoot standard factory military 7.62 NATO ammunition. The specifications for standard military ammunition include harder primers to withstand the slight indentation from the firing pin when the bolt chambers a cartridge. This slight indentation is normal. The use of civilian ammunition with more sensitive primers or handloads with commercial primers and/or improperly seated primers increase the risk of primer detonation when the bolt slams forward. This unexpected "slam fire" can occur even if the trigger is not being pulled and if the safety is on. Use of military specification ammunition will help avoid this.

rc

 

[Cmeboston]

Read this download before you start reloading for your new M1A.

http://www.zediker.com/downloads/m14.html