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7.62x51mm - 150 Grain FMJ - IMI - 500 Rounds

7.62x51mm - 150 Grain FMJ - IMI - 500 Rounds

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Overview

Quantity - 50 rounds per box; 10 boxes per case
Manufacturer - IMI
Bullets - 150 grain full metal jacket (FMJ)
Casings - Boxer-primed brass

Manufacturer	Israeli Military Industries
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	150 Grain
Bullet Type	Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	500
Ammo Caliber	.308 (7.62X51)
Manufacturer SKU	IMIM80C
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	TBD
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	TBD
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	814326020860

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This 7.62x51 ammunition hails from Israel. IMI is the little country’s equivalent of America’s own Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, and these rounds are military-grade and great for target shooting.

Use this ammo in 308 Win rifles if you like – its 150 grain FMJ bullet is going to treat them just fine. It’s a simple copper jacketed bullet with a solid lead core, and it does not contain any steel that could set off a magnet. We have not yet confirmed this ammo’s muzzle velocity.

Military-grade ammo typically has visibly annealed cases. This ammo is no exception. The gray you see around the case’s neck and shoulder isn’t a sign that it’s been reloaded. It’s just the side effect of the heat-treatment process that strengthened the brass, and it’s solely cosmetic.

This ammo is non-corrosive and will not require special cleaning measures to keep your rifle rust-free. With 500 rounds to a case, you can get a good feel for how this ammo handles and then set a good portion aside for a rainy day!

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Q: on this ammo's box it states: "do not use in firearms with ported barrels or ported recoil compensators" can it be used in my Ruger SFAR with factory muzzle break or not. and why. thanks

Posted On: 12/26/2023 By: john roberts

A: Hi John! According to IMI, you should not fire this ammo's bullets through your SFAR's factory muzzle brake. The Boomer muzzle brake has two ports. Either of those ports could shave a thin sliver off the bullet's jacket and deflect it toward your face at high velocity. (Ouch.) I cannot judge the risk of this actually happening, but I must defer to IMI on the matter.

Q: I have a sig 716i caliber 308 but I bought 7.62x51 is it the same or am I going to have problems?

Posted On: 2/12/2023 By: Jhon Garcia

A: Thanks for reaching out Jhon! That's a really good question. The 308 Win and 7.62x51 are not identical to each other, even though they appear identical on the outside. The 308 Win is loaded to generate slightly higher chamber pressure: 62,000 psi, as opposed to the 7.62x51's 60,191 psi. That is such a small difference in chamber pressure that even SAAMI, which defines ammunition, does not consider it unsafe to fire 308 in a 7.62x51 firearm. This is good news for you, because it means your 308 rifle is designed to handle slightly more powerful ammunition than the 7.62x51 you have already purchased. Your rifle should correctly cycle and not be damaged by 7.62x51.

Q: do they use non-corrosive primer

Posted On: 2/19/2022 By: john

A: Yessir! IMI probably hasn't loaded corrosive primers since the '50s.

Q: Is this ammo frangible?

Posted On: 6/28/2021 By: Matt

A: No sir, this ammo is loaded with FMJ bullets: solid lead cores, solid gilding metal jackets. I'm afraid we haven't got any frangible 308 in stock at the moment.

Q: Is there any way to provide muzzle velocity/energy?

Posted On: 4/26/2021 By: J

A: Thanks for reaching out J! I regret that I haven't received those data from IMI yet, and we haven't tested this ammo out ourselves yet. I think it's reasonable to guess this ammo has a MV of 2,751 fps and ME of 2,428 given its 150 grain bullet, although I can't confirm that's close to the actual data.

Q: Shipping on 500rds of .308 to Burnsville nc

Posted On: 4/24/2021 By: Charles Parker

A: Thanks for reaching out Charles! You can see your shipping costs before placing your order. Please follow the three easy steps here:

luckygunner.com/get-shipping-costs

Q: is it possible to buy two boxes of 20 each

Posted On: 4/21/2021 By: james fromel

A: Thanks for reaching out James! This particular ammo comes in 50 round boxes, and at present we're only offering it by the case. We have got some other good options in 20-round boxes in stock though – I hope you'll take a look! luckygunner.com/rifle/308-ammo

Q: Are these reloadable

Posted On: 4/16/2021 By: William Dunn

A: Yes sir! IMI loads new production brass cases and Boxer primers. A handloader can put this ammo to good use.

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