Robarms 7.62x39 as a deer rifle.
- Thread starter rifleman338
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If you can do your part it would definitely work for you...
I shot two mule deer this fall with my RA XCR-L in 6.8 SPC loaded with 95gr TTSX @ 2825fps...
Due to the low velocities bullet design is very important use a bullet that will reliably expand at the max ranges you intend to hunt at...
I shot two mule deer this fall with my RA XCR-L in 6.8 SPC loaded with 95gr TTSX @ 2825fps...
Due to the low velocities bullet design is very important use a bullet that will reliably expand at the max ranges you intend to hunt at...
- Location
- Virden, MB
Sure, why not.
Taken lots of deer with an SKS. I bought a pile of 123 gr soft point wolf ammo that works great on deer.
Taken lots of deer with an SKS. I bought a pile of 123 gr soft point wolf ammo that works great on deer.
Glock4ever
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
7.63x39 has similar performance to a 30/30 which is plenty for deer. Definitely go for it.
IIRC its kind of a trade-off between the 2 at different range. The .30-30 has higher MV but the round nose bullet loses energy quicker, where the 7.62x39's spitzer bullet retains more energy at longer ranges. I believe by 200 yds the 7.62x39 creeps past the .30-30 in energy. Maybe someone with more experience can clarify?
Starscream
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Alberta
On paper, two bullets of the same weight and powder will have nearly alike trajectories out to 200 yards.
The 30-30 Winchester HP/FN will have superior ft/lbs of energy out to 65 yards, at which point the 7.62x39 spritzer bullet overtakes it. At 150 yards the 7.62 will have a good 200ft/lbs of energy over the 30-30.
This is just paper data on a chart though, mileage will vary depending on powder and bullet selection. Either one will drop a deer well enough with shot placement.
"...two bullets of the same weight..." That being the key. Typical .30-30 bullet weight is 150 or 170 grains. The typical 7.62 x 39 is 123 or 125. Not a good comparison.
"...At 150 yards the 7.62 will have..." About the same with like bullet weights at 200. Remington loads a 'Managed Recoil. 125 in .30-30. Neither has enough energy at 200. Keep a 7.62 x 39 under 100 and you'll be fine.
"...At 150 yards the 7.62 will have..." About the same with like bullet weights at 200. Remington loads a 'Managed Recoil. 125 in .30-30. Neither has enough energy at 200. Keep a 7.62 x 39 under 100 and you'll be fine.
