The SKS is really just a military-ied up semi-auto rifle. Therefore it is actually very suitable for hunting purposes as long as you are using soft point hunting ammo sold at wholesale sports for example. Why it ain't no different a rifle than a ruger m-14 bored in 7.62mm x 39 other than the Ruger is more accurate. But as a hunting carbine rifle for sure. Perfect for deer out to 100 yards maybe a tad further, beer well don't push it. I would not use it on a grizz.