Thread: 7.62x39 on deer

I've had a Zastava in 7.62x39 for about 6 months. It's killed three goats and one pig all within a 50m range which is my usual shooting distance.

I have a Nikko 1-4x24 scope on top which is nice and compact for the bush. The reticle is a bit chunky for precise shooting but that's not what I got it for.

20" barrel.

I've fired Barnaul SP, No Brand FMJ and PPU SP cartridges and there's no real difference in precision or accuracy there. Blokes at the range say the Chinese ammunition is as good as anything else.

Low noise and recoil and that's without a can.

Lightweight in my book but after a few shots the barrel must bend a bit and the point of impact shifts, which makes sighting in a problem.

I'll get the barrel shortened and threaded for a can sooner or later.

Some say the cartridge is very similar to 30/30 Winchester.

Originally Posted by Waitati Hunter

I've had a Zastava in 7.62x39 for about 6 months. It's killed three goats and one pig all within a 50m range which is my usual shooting distance.

I have a Nikko 1-4x24 scope on top which is nice and compact for the bush. The reticle is a bit chunky for precise shooting but that's not what I got it for.

20" barrel.

I've fired Barnaul SP, No Brand FMJ and PPU SP cartridges and there's no real difference in precision or accuracy there. Blokes at the range say the Chinese ammunition is as good as anything else.

Low noise and recoil and that's without a can.

Lightweight in my book but after a few shots the barrel must bend a bit and the point of impact shifts, which makes sighting in a problem.

I'll get the barrel shortened and threaded for a can sooner or later.

Some say the cartridge is very similar to 30/30 Winchester.

How have you found the nikko stirling 1-4 scope? Is that one of the diamond illuminated ones? Was considering getting one for my bush set up

Yes it's the illuminated kind. So far so good, though I have yet to use it with the light on. Now I know what the light's actually for it sounds quite handy. One thing to note is one click shifts things 1/2" at 100 yards instead of the usual 1/4".