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Brand:

PMC

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

147 grain

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Brand:

Winchester

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket Lead Core

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

149 grain

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Brand:

Prvi Partizan

Bullet Type:

FMJBT

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

145 grain

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Brand:

Prvi Partizan

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

500

Grains:

145 grain

Rounds:

500

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Brand:

Winchester

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

149 grain

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Brand:

Winchester

Bullet Type:

Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

175 grain

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Brand:

Winchester

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

147 grain

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Brand:

ArmsCor

Bullet Type:

FMJ

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

147 grain

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Brand:

Winchester

Bullet Type:

Sierra MatchKing Hollow Point Boat Tail

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity:

20

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

175 grain

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Brand:

Winchester

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

149 grain

Rounds:

7500

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Brand:

Nosler

Bullet Type:

Ballistic Tip

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Grains:

168 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Magtech

Bullet Type:

Full Metal Jacket

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Grains:

147 grain

Rounds:

20

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Brand:

Federal

Bullet Type:

Hollow Point

Caliber:

.308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO

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Brand:

Ammo Inc

Bullet Type:

FMJ

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Finish Per Color:

Brass

Grains:

150 grain

Rounds:

120

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Brand:

Federal

Bullet Type:

Open Tip Match

Caliber:

7.62x51mm NATO

Grains:

168 grain

Rounds:

20

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Marketplace Insights ★ 4.7/5 based on 60 customer reviews across 19 variants from 33 retailers

Highly reliable and accurate practice ammunition at competitive pricing, with exceptional value and minimal quality issues reported.

What customers like

Reliable Functionality68%
Function was flawless, seemed to be a little hot but not at all excessively.
Accuracy Performance55%
This Ammo gives me less than a 1.5" five shot group at 100 yards with zero issues!
Excellent Value42%
You can't beat it for the price.
Clean Shooting15%
The ammo is very clean to shoot and the expected German attention to detail is great!

Common concerns

Cycling Issues7%
Not cycling at all after first shot in chamber.
Steel Core Restrictions2%
would have been a notice that this is steel core ammo and cannot be used at most indoor ranges.
Shipping Damage2%
When it arrived it was not in discreet packaging and had clearly been abused by the shipping company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buy 7.62x51mm NATO Ammo for Sale

What guns are chambered in 7.62x51 NATO?

Several rifles fire 7.62x51 NATO, including the IWI Tavor 7, Springfield Armory M1A, Windham Weaponry SRC, and AR-10 pattern rifles from makers like Patriot Ordnance Factory. James River Armory also produces M14-based rifles in this caliber. Our marketplace lists 19 variants across 32 retailers.

Can I shoot 7.62x51 out of my 308 rifle?

Yes, you can safely shoot 7.62x51 NATO in a .308 Winchester rifle. However, shooting .308 Winchester in a 7.62x51 NATO chamber isn't recommended, as the slightly longer headspace in NATO-spec chambers can cause higher pressures and potential case failures.

Is 7.62x51mm NATO better than 5.56 NATO?

Neither is objectively "better"—it depends on your needs. 7.62x51 NATO delivers more power and longer effective range, suiting long-distance shooting and barrier penetration. 5.56 NATO offers lighter recoil, faster follow-up shots, and lower ammunition cost, favoring close-quarters and high-volume fire. Choose based on intended use.

Why is 7.62 so expensive now?

7.62 ammo prices rose due to several factors: pandemic-era demand surges, import restrictions on Russian surplus ammunition, higher raw material costs, and supply chain disruptions. Domestic production hasn't fully compensated for lost imports, keeping prices elevated across both 7.62x39 and 7.62x51 variants.

Is 30-06 the same as 7.62 NATO?

Not quite. Both fire .308-inch bullets, but 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm) uses a shorter case and less powder than 30-06. Developed in the 1950s as a replacement, 7.62 NATO produces slightly less velocity. The cartridges are not interchangeable in rifles chambered for one or the other.