7.62x39 vs 5.56x45
- Thread starter dante_mags
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dgradinaru
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7.62x39 is harder hitting. I would use it on deer without any worries.
5.56x54 has a faster velocity and flatter trajectory but it is a lighter round personal I like 5.56x45 over 7.62x39 but that is me. 5.56 is more of a true rifle round then 7.62x39 is a more of a cross between a pistol round and a rifle round, both are good choose whatever you want.
Since this is the hunting forum, 5.56 (223) is a fantastic coyote/varmint round, and the only one I use for that purpose right now. Flat shooting and cheap like borscht.
The 7.62x39 undoubtedly works well on deer sized game. I'm sure it would be fine for bear and moose at modest ranges, the biggest limiting factor I see is a lack of choices in bullet weight for hunting ammunition. A good 150 gr .311 bullet would be nice. But I have numerous other hunting rifles, all more accurate and harder hitting than any SKS I own, so it remains a cheap plinker in my collection.
I think the 7.62x39 would really shine in a decent bolt action with handloads, something like the CZ or Zastava.
The 7.62x39 undoubtedly works well on deer sized game. I'm sure it would be fine for bear and moose at modest ranges, the biggest limiting factor I see is a lack of choices in bullet weight for hunting ammunition. A good 150 gr .311 bullet would be nice. But I have numerous other hunting rifles, all more accurate and harder hitting than any SKS I own, so it remains a cheap plinker in my collection.
I think the 7.62x39 would really shine in a decent bolt action with handloads, something like the CZ or Zastava.
If I had to stake my life on it, I'd be going with a 7.62x 52.
Grizz
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