Quick Tip: Standard vs Palma .308 Winchester Ammo

Published on December 24, 2019
Duration: 1:23

This video explains the key difference between standard and Palma .308 Winchester ammunition. While most cartridges use a single primer type, .308 Winchester offers two: standard uses a large rifle primer, and Palma uses a small rifle primer. The small rifle primer in Palma ammunition promotes more consistent ignition and pressure, leading to tighter groups downrange, making it advantageous for competitive shooting. For hunters, standard large primer .308 Win is recommended for its enhanced reliability in adverse conditions. Importantly, both types of .308 ammunition are compatible with any .308 rifle.

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