Barnes Load Data in Caliber .308 Win.
Barnes
Barnes Bullets, established in 1932 by Fred Barnes in Bayfield, Colorado, has grown to become a prominent name in the ammunition industry, particularly noted for its high-quality and innovative bullet designs. Initially, the company specialized in creating custom-made bullets, tailored to meet the specific needs of individual shooters. This meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality quickly earned Barnes a reputation for producing some of the finest bullets available. In 1974, the company was sold to Randy Brooks, who continued to innovate, leading to the development of Barnes' s ...
.308 Win.
Born from the U.S. military’s T65 experiments after WWII, the .308 Winchester was commercialized in 1952 and soon paralleled by the 7.62×51 NATO adoption in 1954. While dimensionally similar, the cartridges are not identical: commercial .308 Win typically carries a higher SAAMI maximum average pressure, and many 7.62 NATO chambers feature slightly longer throat and looser headspace. Brass can differ too, with NATO cases often thicker and offering marginally less internal volume. For reloaders, that means treating .308 Win and 7.62 NATO as related but distinct, verifying headstamp, adjusting me ...
