What is 7.62×51mm NATO?
[[Image:NATO 7.62x51.jpg|thumb|300px|7.62×51mm NATO rounds compared to [[AA battery|AA (LR6)]] [[battery]].]] The '''7.62×51mm NATO''' is one of the main types of [[Bullet|bullets]] used for [[Battle rifle|battle rifles]], [[Sniper rifle|sniper rifles]], and [[Light machine gun|light machine guns]] used by [[NATO]] [[Country|countries]]. It is based on the [[.30-06 Springfield]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|catridge]]. The bullet is the same size, but the case is slightly smaller so soldiers could carry more bullets. It was the main bullet used by NATO until the [[5.56×45mm NATO]] was invented. Guns that use the 7.62 NATO include the [[M14 rifle|M14]], the [[FN FAL]], the [[Heckler & Koch G3|G3]], the [[FN SCAR|SCAR]], the [[M240 machine gun|M240]], and the [[M21]]. {{Modern US Infantry Weapons}} {{DEFAULTSORT:7.62x51mm NATO}} [[Category:Ammunition]] [[Category:Military cartridges]] [[Category:NATO]] [[Category:Pistol and rifle cartridges]] {{military-stub}}