German surplus ammo question

**Polish HG** · November 11th, 2019, 10:03 PM

I have 40rds of German surplus 7.62x51 ammo (AB 22 20 Patrone, 7.62x51, DM 111, Weichkern), but when I try to find more of it I noticed a different boxed ammo listed in 308

Both rounds look the same, mine says 7.62x51 on the box and the ones for sale say 308 on the box

Are these the same rounds or is there a difference (pressure) like our 308 & 7.62x51

**Delkal** · November 11th, 2019, 10:09 PM

Lots of surplus ammo get reboxed and relabeled for marketing. What does the headstamp say?

**JoshIronshaft** · November 11th, 2019, 10:16 PM

Is this it?

http://id.gun.fm/ammo_images.php?id=3#182

**Delkal** · November 11th, 2019, 10:24 PM

If the headstamp has the Nato cross on it it is 7.62x51. And if it is really surplus from Germany it would not be loaded to American .308 specs.

You just need to confirm that is is not a former military manufacturer now making new ammo for the American market (like Privi or Wolf)

**Polish HG** · November 11th, 2019, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by JoshIronshaft

Is this it?

http://id.gun.fm/ammo_images.php?id=3#182

That's what I have … DA693D0337 with a cross

The ones I see for sale come in the standard 20rd box and say 308

**Polish HG** · November 11th, 2019, 10:53 PM

Here's what's for sale

**JoshIronshaft** · November 11th, 2019, 11:03 PM

Now that you know what it is you can research it on other forums. If it is loaded as strong as commercial 308 I would shoot it in anything except my older 7.62 milsurps not rated for commercial 308. If it is like a typical 7.62 round then I would shoot it in anything.