308 vs 7.62×51: There Is No SAAMI Standard for the NATO Round
SAAMI’s rifle standard never mentions 7.62×51 NATO. The military spec limits it to 50,000 psi by crusher — and SAAMI’s own warning is about headspace, not pressure.
SAAMI’s rifle standard never mentions 7.62×51 NATO. The military spec limits it to 50,000 psi by crusher — and SAAMI’s own warning is about headspace, not pressure.
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