its a more powerful longer range cartridge
the .308 is proven effective
it kicks less
makes less noise
is highly effective from 600-800m and is VERY accurate
the .300 Win mag is more effective byond that range though teh .308 can reach out to 1000m if needed
MOST tactical rifles are chambered it
also snipers are issued a rifle in .308 regardless of what they think of the round
there is .308 ammo avaialbe for military snipers and lots of it so they have to sue it
the .308 is proven effective
it kicks less
makes less noise
is highly effective from 600-800m and is VERY accurate
the .300 Win mag is more effective byond that range though teh .308 can reach out to 1000m if needed
MOST tactical rifles are chambered it
also snipers are issued a rifle in .308 regardless of what they think of the round
there is .308 ammo avaialbe for military snipers and lots of it so they have to sue it