SKS Lent for Moose Hunting
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popcan said:
Looks like I should'a bought an sks for 139 bucks, instead of the Tikka T3.
What was I thinkin?
Honestly, what were you thinking?
You dont need a tikka rifle to take out a moose.
An old enfield would do just as good as a moose.
Honestly, what were you thinking?popcan said:
Looks like I should'a bought an sks for 139 bucks, instead of the Tikka T3.
What was I thinkin?
You dont need a tikka rifle to take out a moose.
An old enfield would do just as good as vs a mouse as a t3!
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- The Conservative part of Ontario
I think we all agree that the SKS is capable of killing a moose. If you get one to lean on the barrel, with his vitals.
I fear that someone will take a shoulder shot, and that 125 just aint going to cut it.
Counting on a fast second shot? Don't! Moose are big animals, but they can disappear in a hurry.
I fear that someone will take a shoulder shot, and that 125 just aint going to cut it.
Counting on a fast second shot? Don't! Moose are big animals, but they can disappear in a hurry.
One problem with the balistics listed for the 7.62x39mm Russian and the 30-30.
Your talking about the 125gr MANAGED RECOIL ammo that Remington produces. NOT the hunting ammo people use.
The 30-30 with a 170gr bullet has 170ft-lb of energy more at 100 yards compared to the 7.62x39mm Russian which is the "max range" of these rifles for a ethical kill on the moose.
Also the balistics are matched using 24" barrels. NOT Semi-automatic rifles. The 30-30 Lever action will have more of this "energy" then the semi-auto because the semi-automatic rifle WILL use some of its energy to reload the SKS while the lever action 30-30 will not.
Dimitri
Your talking about the 125gr MANAGED RECOIL ammo that Remington produces. NOT the hunting ammo people use.
The 30-30 with a 170gr bullet has 170ft-lb of energy more at 100 yards compared to the 7.62x39mm Russian which is the "max range" of these rifles for a ethical kill on the moose.
Also the balistics are matched using 24" barrels. NOT Semi-automatic rifles. The 30-30 Lever action will have more of this "energy" then the semi-auto because the semi-automatic rifle WILL use some of its energy to reload the SKS while the lever action 30-30 will not.
Dimitri
rollingrock
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Dimitri said:Also the balistics are matched using 24" barrels. NOT Semi-automatic rifles. The 30-30 Lever action will have more of this "energy" then the semi-auto because the semi-automatic rifle WILL use some of its energy to reload the SKS while the lever action 30-30 will not.
Dimitri
very fresh idea indeed!
Chuck hawks did an indepth comparison between the two. And he showed why the sks is NOT a 30-30 when it comes to killing power. I wish i still had it.
The sks is not a good rifle to go after moose with. It just isn't. And i have serious reservations about the idea of using the 'very least amount of gun theoreticaly possible' to take game. We owe animals as quick and clean a death as we can give them, and using 'marginal' rounds on purpose shows disrespect for the animal IMHO.
The sks is not a good rifle to go after moose with. It just isn't. And i have serious reservations about the idea of using the 'very least amount of gun theoreticaly possible' to take game. We owe animals as quick and clean a death as we can give them, and using 'marginal' rounds on purpose shows disrespect for the animal IMHO.
rollingrock
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Foxer said:
I still remember that poor dog shot by soldiers in Iraq. Probably over 5 shots still couldn't put him down. M16s are 5.56mm which is equivalent to .223. It was quite dreadful to watch this happening. But yet I have my friend's son kill a black bear with a .223 55 gr remmy bang flop. I agree that it's not humane to use some marginal rounds to go after a big game like moose. That's why I told my friend DON'T USE MY SKS UNTIL YOU'RE 95% SURE THAT YOU'RE GONNA MAKE A CLEAN SHOT.
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- Vancouver Island BC
rolling rock
You're a dealer and all you have to lend out is a marginal piece of junk.
You're a dealer and all you have to lend out is a marginal piece of junk.
rollingrock
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303carbine said:You're a dealer and all you have to lend out is a marginal piece of junk.
I think you're pretty stressed out for whatever reason. Hey some day if you come (if not swim) over from Van Isl, just let me know. I'll take you to our local range for some good plinking with my marginal piece of junk. It's fun, believe me. But I won't hand you a piece of note saying " A good day at range is better than a day at work", bit too risky. 
303carbine said:Now we are going to have some #### weed try an 800 yard running shot on moose with an sks....great.
All that Commie junk should be dumped in the ocean and made into artificial reef.
Wow... I think we have a Wendy spy in our midst.
I hope you were joking about that!
I love the "commie junk" as is described above. I do believe that you should use the right tool for each job though. I believe that the 7.62 X 39 is a little light for moose, but it's big brother 7.62 X 54R comes in and does the job. SKS is great for deer, I used mine last year for that.
I would prefer a SKS to a .243 for moose though, nothing in .22 should be used in my opinion. .30 cal or bigger.
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Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
Dimitri said:One problem with the balistics listed for the 7.62x39mm Russian and the 30-30.
Your talking about the 125gr MANAGED RECOIL ammo that Remington produces. NOT the hunting ammo people use.
The 30-30 with a 170gr bullet has 170ft-lb of energy more at 100 yards compared to the 7.62x39mm Russian which is the "max range" of these rifles for a ethical kill on the moose.
Also the balistics are matched using 24" barrels. NOT Semi-automatic rifles. The 30-30 Lever action will have more of this "energy" then the semi-auto because the semi-automatic rifle WILL use some of its energy to reload the SKS while the lever action 30-30 will not.
Dimitri
huh ???
KillerSquirrel
CGN Regular
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OneBarfly said:Why so over-gunned?
Are you allowed to keep the bayonet on while hunting? I thought the bayonet hand to be detached when you're hunting with the rifle.
- Location
- Vancouver Island BC
7.62x39
The 7.62x39 is a fine round, it's the junk that fires it that needs to be turfed.The AK47 is better than any sks unless its one of those Commie crap junkers I was referring to. I won't own a rifle that has " Made in China" on it.
Ruger made a special edition bolt action 7.62x39 that's about the only one I would own. All the rest are jack handles and pry bars.
The 7.62x39 is a fine round, it's the junk that fires it that needs to be turfed.
The AK47 is better than any sks unless its one of those Commie crap junkers I was referring to. I won't own a rifle that has " Made in China" on it.Ruger made a special edition bolt action 7.62x39 that's about the only one I would own. All the rest are jack handles and pry bars.
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
Dimitri said:One problem with the balistics listed for the 7.62x39mm Russian and the 30-30.
Your talking about the 125gr MANAGED RECOIL ammo that Remington produces. NOT the hunting ammo people use.
The 30-30 with a 170gr bullet has 170ft-lb of energy more at 100 yards compared to the 7.62x39mm Russian which is the "max range" of these rifles for a ethical kill on the moose.
Also the balistics are matched using 24" barrels. NOT Semi-automatic rifles. The 30-30 Lever action will have more of this "energy" then the semi-auto because the semi-automatic rifle WILL use some of its energy to reload the SKS while the lever action 30-30 will not.
Dimitri
Examples please!
303carbine said:The 7.62x39 is a fine round, it's the junk that fires it that needs to be turfed.
Ruger made a special edition bolt action 7.62x39 that's about the only one I would own. All the rest are jack handles and pry bars.
At least you keep an open mind, thats nice to see.
