It is also commonly used for civilian and military target events , military sniping and police sharpshooting .
Since then , the 308 Winchester has become the most popular short - action big - game hunting cartridge worldwide .
308 Winchester is also commonly used for civilian and military target events , military sniping and police sharpshooting .
Since then , the 308 Winchester has become the most popular short - action big - game hunting cartridge worldwide .