RE: SKS 762x39 for deer hunting?
The 7.62x39 will kill deer, definitely. First, check magazine restrictions in your area, you may need to get a new magazine that only holds 3-5 rounds. Then, you have to find some good ammo for that, which won' t be hard, but make sure you don' t just go to the store and get regular target loads with full jackets on them. A stout expanding bullet is a must. Also, with this type of rifle and round, I would limit yourself to a 100 yard shot on whitetails, nothing against automatics or your shooting ability, just the inherent inaccuracy and limited downrange power of the round should keep you under 100-125 yards. Other than that, good luck man. Remember though, CHECK LOCAL HUNTING MAGAZINE RESTRICTIONS.