I shoot an SKS on Kansas whitetails after My .30-06 lays claim each season, and I'm not losing much by switching...that said, I need to point out that it's a crap shoot buying SKS's, because they are VERY inconsistent, some are tack drivers, and some would need a prayer to hit a deer at the end of the muzzle, mine, thankfully, throws groups of 1.3" at 100 yrds, and 4" at 200yrds. I absolutely love mine for brush hunting, and drives, it has a folding stock (which I still shoot very well with it folded) and a short barrel (paratrooper version), so it's very fast handling in the brush, and I don't have to worry about losing a shot because I'm moving the rifle to jack the next round. I'd probably never take a shot at 200yrds with my rifle, even though I know that I'd be hitting, but I have a .30-06 to take long shots, and I bought an SKS to limit myself, whether it has to be limited that much or not.

Don't use surplus ammo (the cheap stuff) on game of any sort, it's just too inaccurate and inconsistent, plus much of it is FMJ, which is illegal. Another problem with surplus ammo is the fact that it is incredibly dirty, the ignition is very poor and inconsistent/incomplete, and the powders are often quite corrosive, I've seen several guys ruin their gas systems/chambers/pushrod by simply shooting and not cleaning them for a week, rust and nastiness almost before you can get home.

NEVER USE THE CHEAP SURPLUS AMMO ON DEER, please, respect the game, get consistently manufactured at least decent ammunition.

Screw the 10 ring, keep them in the zero!!!