I checked with ruger they say 308 only and what ever is on the barrel and manual, which states 308 win. mine is stamped.308, per ruger might be for warranty related. but I do see a lot of people claim its safe, ok per say my cz is marked 556 and can shoot both 558 or 223 rem, so is this the same for lager center fire rifles ir rugers or other brands, if the barrel is marked 7,62x51 its ok to shoot.308 win except in semi auto Except a rolling block bolt like the cetme or hk ..

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I checked with ruger they say 308 only and what ever is on the barrel  and manual, which states 308 win. mine is stamped.308, per ruger might be for warranty related. but I do see a lot of people claim its safe, ok per say my cz is marked 556 and can shoot both 558 or 223 rem,  so is this the same for lager center fire rifles ir rugers or other brands, if the barrel is marked 7,62x51 its ok to shoot.308 win except in semi auto Except a rolling block bolt like the cetme or hk ..

Erasmo P. H. · Answer

Technically it will shoot. Warranty is goal.

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