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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,390 Likes: 1
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Joined: Jan 2014
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Anyone shoot deer or hogs with this round? If so, what is your experience with it?
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Joined: Feb 2016
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Fancy
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Joined: Feb 2016
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I killed a pile of hogs with one using using soft points. Haven’t shot a deer.
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Booner
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Joined: Dec 2009
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I’ve killed a pile of hogs and quite a few deer with it. My heaviest buck in Alabama, a 205lb 10pt was killed with my 7.62x39. 123gr soft point dropped him in his tracks. Thinking back now, 2 of the 3 10pts I killed in Alabama was killed with this rifle.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 14,738 Likes: 64
Pope of Aldeer and Expert
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Pope of Aldeer and Expert
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Support our country. Kill chickens.
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Joined: Dec 2015
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Kill a few deer with mine ,one was a 170lb. 7pt. shooting 123gr. hornady black did a good job,I wish I could find some more hornady black.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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For many years my go-to hog stalking choice was an SKS or AKM variant in 7.62x39. It works just fine so long as the weapon you use is reasonably accurate with appropriate hunting ammo. I’ve killed deer with both the 123gr SST and 154gr SP from Brown Bear. Also dropped a lot of hogs with the 122gr HP/OTM but those would not be my first choice for deer.
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Joined: Sep 2012
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Its pretty much a 30-30 with a 123g bullet but as mentioned there are heavier loads out there. I reload for it. Very decent round.
Last edited by roadkill; 12/21/23 08:28 AM.
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I used an sks with cheap (wolf) HP’s when I was a teenager. Killed one at 325yds. It works.
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Thanks for all the responses.
I bought an AR in that caliber after talking to a buddy and seems like a decent choice for lower recoil but potentially effective on deer and hogs.
Looks to be some relatively cheap ammo for plinking.
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Old Mossy Horns
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I recently picked up a Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39, I’m excited to try it out
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Ive used it and ppu ammo and its done just fine on hogs. I usually go for head shots
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)
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I killed several deer with a Mini Thirty when they came out in the 80's. Just didn't really like the gun as a hunting rifle. It's about equal to a 30-30 with 150's at the killing business. Will get the job done for sure. 350 Legend is also another comparison on the killing. These are all pretty close.
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My last 2 deer was with a Ruger in that caliber. If you by wolf ammo get the wolf classic. I've had good accuracy out of it & no ftf's.
"When you've stared down the barrel of a shotgun in your own home, 3rd & 20 don't seem too bad"......Ken "Snake" Stabler
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Kill a few deer with mine ,one was a 170lb. 7pt. shooting 123gr. hornady black did a good job,I wish I could find some more hornady black. Just bought some from Cabela's online.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams
He alone is educated who has learned the lessons of open-mindedness
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I have a Ruger American Ranch in 7.62X39 with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9X50 with the illuminated dot reticle. It's a cheap throw around rifle but very accurate! I have taken one buck with it. It makes a nice rifle for kids and women as it is light, short and has low recoil yet still shoots a .30 cal. bullet for better knock down/blood trails. I plan to let my girl friend use it this rut. I am not going to let her shoot one over 100 yards anyway. I converted mine to use AR 7.62X39 mags. It shoots and cycles the Hornady Black SST very nicely. I added a Matthews adj cheekpiece which I like a lot.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams
He alone is educated who has learned the lessons of open-mindedness
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Joined: Oct 2017
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I’m eyeballin that American Ranch Gen 2 in x39. I like it. Might have to get a 223 too.
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