.308 Winchester vs 7.62x39 - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

Side-by-side price comparison with live market data

Current Prices

Metric.308 Winchester7.62x39
Lowest Price$0.680/rd—
Midpoint (per product)$1.79/rd$0.848/rd
Range / practice midpoint$1.11/rd$0.733/rd
Defensive / premium midpoint$1.85/rd$1.42/rd
Highest Price$4.85/rd—
Products Tracked574148
Retailers2726

Prices reflect 30-day observed in-stock data across tracked online retailers. Updated daily.

.308 Winchester

Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .308 Winchester ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $1.795, lowest: $0.680, 95th-percentile high: $3.050, sample size: 11947.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.700.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 574 listings tracked across 27 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.

7.62x39

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 7.62x39 ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: $0.848, sample size: 2759.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 148 listings tracked across 26 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do .308 Winchester and 7.62x39 midpoint prices compare?
.308 Winchester shows a per-product midpoint of $1.79/rd and 7.62x39 $0.85/rd. Prices are observed across tracked online retailers and updated daily.
Should I choose .308 Winchester or 7.62x39?
The choice between .308 Winchester and 7.62x39 depends on your firearm, intended use, and budget. IronScout provides pricing and availability data to help inform your decision — not recommendations. Compare current prices for both calibers on IronScout.

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