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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