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7,62*39 for hunting?

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29 May 2002, 01:10
Florian Wegehaupt
7,62*39 for hunting?
I have a question: how of you is using a 7,62*39 for hunting? Wich are your expiriences? What bullet did you use?
Thanks a lot Florian
29 May 2002, 04:00
<DuaneinND>
My oldest son used the 7.62/39 for whitetail deer this past season, He was using open sights and every deer was shot within 100 yards with no problems- bullet was a hornady sp designed for the cartridge.
29 May 2002, 05:35
dan belisle
Let's assume the use of game bullets, and just look at the velocities. the 7.62 x 39 pretty much equals the 30-30. If the 30-30 is good enough to hunt with, I guess the 7.62 x 39 makes the grade. - Dan
29 May 2002, 12:03
Pedestal
quote:
Originally posted by Florian Wegehaupt:
I have a question: how of you is using a 7,62*39 for hunting? Wich are your expiriences? What bullet did you use?
Thanks a lot Florian
I built one on a Turk Mauser action for one of my Grandsons. He hasn't had the chance to hunt it yet, but it seems perfectly capable of taking your average whitetail. Bullet is Hornady 123gr.
29 May 2002, 12:20
HenryC470
I'd like to hear how that works out. I think it's an excellent choice. It's more than enough cartridge to kill deer and black bear with, and you can practice with cheaper ammo than just about any other centrfire rifle.

H. C.
30 May 2002, 09:19
Stonecreek
I haven't hunted with the 7.62x39 per se, but have used one for the coup de grace on a downed deer.

Charles Daly is importing the Zastava Mini Mark X "Mauser" now in this caliber (apparently they haven't actually reached distributors yet), and I'm planning to get one for short-range hunting for deer from blinds in Central Texas. Should be just right for this.
30 May 2002, 09:24
Bob Mehaffey
CZ also imported them in the 527 carbine but I think they quit making them. I have two that I'm rebbling to PPC calibers. Nice little rifles.