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  1. 24-08-2018, 08:25 PM

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

    by 257weatherby
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    So, 150gn Sierra at 2200fps: +4" at 100yds to get...

    So, 150gn Sierra at 2200fps: +4" at 100yds to get a 200yd zero, 15" drop from 200yd to 300yd. Velocity at 200yds 1750fps. Velocity at 300yds 1550. (On a good day)

    Rather have a .223 pushing a...
  2. 24-08-2018, 05:57 PM

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

    by 257weatherby
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    I would have more confidence using a .223 with a...

    I would have more confidence using a .223 with a good projectile than I would with the AK round. 200m is a stretch of ethics for that round on any reasonable size animal. (depending on all sorts of...
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