Savage 11. 308 and 7.62x51 ammo

[phillymac23]

Ok I purchased the savage a week ago. My local gun store says it's ok to shoot 7.62 out of it. I called savage and they said no only the bull barrel models.

So which is it? I have I'm confused

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[Brokebonez]

Yes you can, it just not warranted if they know about it. Just like shooting reloads.

[phillymac23]

Yes you can, it just not warranted if they know about it about. Just like shooting reloads.

Thanks for the info. They sold me 2 boxes and of course you can't return ammo.

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[wbm]

So which is it? I have I'm confused

You are not alone!

http://www.ar10t.com/community/groups/viewdiscussion/3-308-winchester-vs-7-62x51-nato-round-are-they-really-interchangeable?groupid=4

I shoot both a bolt action Savage 308 and an M1A1(M14) It is the M1A1 that is much more sensitive to chamber pressure and bullet/powder combinations. You can actually bend an operating rod or trash a bolt shooting some commercial ammunition in the M1A1.

[stangfish]

If it will chamber shoot it.

[jonbearman]

Some of the non commercial stuff was meant to be shot out of heavy machine guns and the stuff is hot.What brand do you have?

[JCalhoun]

I think you'll be fine with the 7.62 ammo.

[big honkin jeep]

7.62x51 NATO is typically loaded to lower pressures than .308 Winchester.
It shouldn't be a problem.
On the other hand .223 Remington and .556 NATO is just the opposite.