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The Muzzle Velocity of a .308 Winchester is between 2,600 to 2,800 feet per second.

.308 Winchester

The .308 Winchester is a popular rifle cartridge primarily used for hunting, target shooting, and military/law enforcement applications. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Overview:

• Type: Centerfire rifle cartridge
• Introduced: 1952 by Winchester
• Parent case: .300 Savage
• Military counterpart: 7.62×51mm NATO (not exactly identical, but very similar)

Typical Ballistics:

• Bullet diameter: .308 inches (7.62 mm)
• Typical bullet weights: 147–180 grains
• Muzzle velocity: 2,600–2,800 ft/s (depending on bullet weight and barrel length)
• Muzzle energy: Around 2,600–2,800 ft·lbf

Common Uses:

• Hunting: Very popular for deer, hogs, and even elk (with proper bullet)
• Target shooting: Consistent accuracy at medium to long ranges
• Sniping/Military: Used historically by various military forces for precision shooting

Popular Rifles Chambered in .308 Win:

• Remington 700
• Savage 110
• Ruger American
• AR-10 platforms
• Browning X-Bolt

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Firearm Calculators

• Sectional Density: Computes the factor used in the computation of the ballistic coefficient called sectional density.
• Bullet Ballistic Coefficient: Computes factor that represents a bullet's ability to overcome air resistance in flight.
• Ballistic Coefficient from Bullet's Mass, Diameter and Form Factor: Estimates the ballistic coefficient from the mass, diameter and form factor
• Miller Twist Rule: Computes the optimal barrel twist rate for stabilizing a bullet's flight given the bullet's diameter, length and mass.
• Taylor Knock-out Factor: Calculates a factor indicating the power of a round,.
• Greenhill Formula for Optimal Rifling Twist Rate: calculate the optimal barrel twist rate for stabilizing a bullet's flight given the bullet's diameter, length, specific gravity and velocity. 
• Bullet Flight Range: Computes the maximum range (horizontal distance) traveled by a bullet based on the muzzle velocity, elevation angle and shooter height.
• Muzzle Energy of a Projectile: Calculates the kinetic energy in a bullet immediately after leaving the barrel given the bullet's mass and velocity.
• Recoil Velocity of a Gun: Computes the velocity at which a gun will move in the opposite direction in relation to the projectile that it fired.
• Cost per Round: Computes cost per round of ammunition based on the cost of a container of cartridges and the number of rounds in the container.
• Rifle Sight Correction Angles: Computes the Minutes of Angle corrections for rifle sights.
• Shotgun Shell Reloading Cost: Computes the cost to reload used shotgun shells (hulls) with powder, shot, wads and primers.
• Shotgun Shell Loading Cost: Computes the cost to load new pre-primed shells (hulls) with power, shot and wads. 
• Metal Ball Weight: Computes the mass (weight) of a spherical metal (e.g., steel) ball based on the size (diameter).
• Metal Cylinder Weight: Computes the mass (weight) of a metal cylinder based on the size (diameter and length).