Mitchell Defense

From battlefields to backcountry hunts, the 7.62×51mm NATO / .308 Wi******er has earned its place as one of the most respected rifle cartridges ever made.

Originally developed in the early 1950s as a shorter, more efficient replacement for the .30-06, the .308 quickly proved it could deliver serious accuracy, terminal performance, and reliability in a compact package. Adopted by militaries around the world as the 7.62 NATO, it became a staple in precision rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns for decades.

But the .308’s real legacy came after service life — where shooters, hunters, and precision rifle competitors embraced it for its balance of recoil, barrel life, and long-range consistency. Even today, in a world full of new calibers chasing speed and hype, the .308 remains the benchmark. Proven. Reliable. Timeless.

Built for precision. Rooted in history.