Thread: Max ethical range on a 7.62x39 bolt-action for deer

Originally Posted by hotbarrels

+1

I have shot goats and deer with both the 223 and the 7.62x39 out to 200m in recent times, and I would take the 7.62x39 any day over the 223. I just wish my AR-7.62 had enough hammer strike to detonate the Hornady factory 123 SST steel cased ammo. Would be interesting to see how the SST's perform.
I guess I'll just have to make do with the 3,000 rounds of Highland 123 PSP's I have in the shed.

How does the 7.62 x 39 go in the AR platform?
The mini 30's good for the first few shots but not so good when hot.
Ideally needs a lighter trigger as well.

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Originally Posted by Steve123

How does the 7.62 x 39 go in the AR platform?
The mini 30's good for the first few shots but not so good when hot.
Ideally needs a lighter trigger as well.

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I've got an NEA barrel and bolt in a AERO upper and its great. 100% reliable to date with the 20 round mags I imported specially for it. Sighted it in at 75m as I only have a 1-4 scope on it and haven't actually tried it for groups since breaking in the barrel. Its killed everything I've pointed it at and never lost an animal. Highly recommended in my book.