7.62x51mm NATO Various

Standard issue battle rifle cartridge for all NATO forces the succeeded the 30-06 and .303 British rounds. Most commonly found in Sniper Rifles, Designated Marksman Rifles, and Light Machine Guns, the 7.62x51mm NATO round is very effective against human sized targets and can penetrate many different types of non-reinforced cover. Several variants exist for different applications.

Variants
7.62x51mm - Standard full metal jacket ball round capable of moderate/high damage and wounding/hydrostatic shock effects.

7.62x51mm Mk316Mod0 - A specialty sniper cartridge utilizing a lower drag hollow point round, effective range is extended beyond 1000m.

7.62x51mm M80A1 - An improved 7.62x51mm round with more consistent performance against human targets and greater hard target penetration. Higher damage and wounding/hydrostatic shock effects.