7.62x39 and 308

[snowwalker]

I have a russian sks that use 7.62x39, will a 308 work in this rifle as well? Thanks for any info.

 

[Doug]

Nope, bullet size is, I think, the same but the shell casings are different.

 

[Bigum1969]

NO!

 

[CountryBoy19]

Nope, bullet size is, I think, the same but the shell casings are different.

Actually, I think .308 is a .308 diameter bullet, and 7.62 is .311 diameter bullet.

But as stated, case is completely different.

 

[jblomenberg16]

It cannot be emphasized enough --> 7.62x39 is not the same as .308 (similar to 7.62x51 aka 7.62 Nato).

Trying to interchange could result in serious injury, death, and a blown up gun.

 

[mk2ja]

It cannot be emphasized enough --> 7.62x39 is not the same as .308 (similar to 7.62x51 aka 7.62 Nato).

Trying to interchange could result in serious injury, death, and a blown up gun.

"How to turn an AK-47 into a Glock"?

 

[slcorson]

sorry guy, no can do. the sks is 7.62x39 and your .308 is 7.62x51. as stated by others, you could seriously injure yourself by tying! after the gun show this weekend and looking at ammo prices, you might be ALOT better off sticking to the 7.62x39 anyways. i picked up hollow-point for $140 per 500 and ball for $220 per 1000. the .308 was double that and no hollow points.

 

[Lock n Load]

Actually, I think .308 is a .308 diameter bullet, and 7.62 x39 is .311 diameter bullet.

But as stated, case is completely different.

and the x39 is .311 7.62 nato is also .308 dia.

 

[littletommy]

sorry guy, no can do. the sks is 7.62x39 and your .308 is 7.62x51. as stated by others, you could seriously injure yourself by tying! after the gun show this weekend and looking at ammo prices, you might be ALOT better off sticking to the 7.62x39 anyways. i picked up hollow-point for $140 per 500 and ball for $220 per 1000. the .308 was double that and no hollow points.

Not to thread jack, but I found a plastic bag in one of my ammo bags the other day from, I'm guessing early 90's, 7.62x39, 100 rnds, $8.00!!
AHHH...those were the days.

 

[figley]

Get one of each, and compare them. Then you should have your answer

 

[mk2ja]

Not to thread jack, but I found a plastic bag in one of my ammo bags the other day from, I'm guessing early 90's, 7.62x39, 100 rnds, $8.00!!
AHHH...those were the days.

Daaannggg... if only I'd been brought into the gun-owners family sooner... sigh

 

[littletommy]

Daaannggg... if only I'd been brought into the gun-owners family sooner... sigh

Yes, gun shows were wonderful things back then.