In my opinion the SKS is a very good gun for hunting deers in dense wood (whithin a maximum 150 yards range). Got 2 deers with it and would recommend anyone looking for an inexpensive alternative to magnum guns, to buy an SKS. It is cheap, rugged and reliable what else do you really need ?
sks for deer hunting
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+2, I know many hunters that bring deer, and even Moose home every season with just an old Winchester 30/30. Can't see why an SKS with the proper ammo can't do the same at the same ranges, and in the same conditions. Practice practice practice.
Keep in mind I'm thinking of thick BC woods...not open Prairie grasslands.
I may be a newbie hunter, but IMHO the less glass, and gear I have to pack the better.
I would nix the SKS, or any semi for that matter, for a newbie or kid hunting rifle. It's far easier to make safe a bolt, pump, or lever after loading the chamber. With the SKS you might let the bolt fly only to not get the shot you want and have to hike after the deer. This leaves the newb with the difficult proposition of making the SKS safe. You have to drop the bottom out and catch your expensive (comparitively) hunting rounds, throw em in your pocket, and then rip the bolt back to get the chambered round out (which invariably slips out of your hand and lands in the snow).
Traipsing around the bush might involve having to "make safe" your rifle multiple times. While you or I may be comfortable slapping the safety on, I'm not comfortable having with the greenhorn behind me doing the same thing.
With a bolt-action, just crack it open and I'm satisfied. Takes a half second and is easy to remember for someone new.
Traipsing around the bush might involve having to "make safe" your rifle multiple times. While you or I may be comfortable slapping the safety on, I'm not comfortable having with the greenhorn behind me doing the same thing.
With a bolt-action, just crack it open and I'm satisfied. Takes a half second and is easy to remember for someone new.
True the SKS isn't a Bolt gun for ease of mechanics, but one should be practicing safe muzzle control, and handling anyway, and using the safety.
As if one cannot handle their Rifle safely, and proficiently they have no business hunting with it IMHO.
Also ejecting a live SKS cartridge safely without loosing it in the snow or brush is no different IMHO then ejecting a live cartridge from a 30/30 Winchester without loosing it in the snow or brush.
Here is a tip...try using your hat to catch the Cartridges as you unload them from the Magazine.
As if one cannot handle their Rifle safely, and proficiently they have no business hunting with it IMHO.
Also ejecting a live SKS cartridge safely without loosing it in the snow or brush is no different IMHO then ejecting a live cartridge from a 30/30 Winchester without loosing it in the snow or brush.
Here is a tip...try using your hat to catch the Cartridges as you unload them from the Magazine.
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TW25B said:
A 'lil slugger baseball bat would be better than the Remington 710.
