The Winchester USA 308 Winchester 147-grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition delivers consistent performance for training, target shooting, and general rifle applications. This affordable centerfire rifle cartridge maintains Winchester's manufacturing standards while providing shooters with reliable feeding and extraction across multiple rifle platforms.
What Makes This Different
Winchester's USA line represents value-oriented ammunition that doesn't compromise on quality control standards. The 147-grain FMJ bullet weight offers excellent ballistic performance with manageable recoil, making it suitable for extended shooting sessions. Unlike steel-cased alternatives, these brass cases provide superior extraction reliability and can be reloaded multiple times by handloaders.
Key Features
- 147-grain Full Metal Jacket bullet for consistent terminal performance
- Brass cases with boxer primers for reliable ignition and reloadability
- Muzzle velocity of approximately 2,800 feet per second
- Compatible with all 308 Winchester chamber specifications
- Non-corrosive powder and primers for extended barrel life
- Manufactured to SAAMI specifications for consistent pressure
- 20 rounds per box packaging for convenient range use
This ammunition performs reliably in bolt-action rifles, semi-automatic platforms, and precision shooting applications. The FMJ bullet design penetrates targets cleanly without excessive expansion, making it ideal for paper targets and steel shooting. Weather-resistant primer sealing ensures consistent ignition in various environmental conditions, while the brass cases extract smoothly from rifle chambers.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 308 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 147 grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,800 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~2,560 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Brass with boxer primer
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
- UPC: 020892212633
Winchester's quality control processes ensure consistent powder charges and bullet seating depths across production runs. This ammunition provides the reliability needed for training scenarios while maintaining the accuracy standards expected from Winchester's manufacturing facilities.