I bought the Ruger American 7.62 x 39 last year and so far have killed a pretty decent buck and a hog a month or so ago with it. The round has performed well so far for hunting and it is one hell of a truck gun. I also have shot this rifle more than most because you can get that cheap bulk ammo and go have fun. I feel like it will kill out to 300, but I don't anticipate that kind of shot in most situations where I carry this gun. I have shot from a bench at 250 and it shot well. It is a 1 MOA gun at 100.