I remember 7.62x51mm NATO being described as a shortened .30-06.
But that's not where it came from, at least not directly.
7.62x51mm NATO is a lengthened .300 Savage.
Which is a .250 Savage necked up to .308.
Which appears to just share a similar head size to .30-06.
But that's not where it came from, at least not directly.
7.62x51mm NATO is a lengthened .300 Savage.
Which is a .250 Savage necked up to .308.
Which appears to just share a similar head size to .30-06.
