7.62x39
 

i want to get another deer and coyote rifle. i was thinking about getting a 7.62x39 because the ammo is cheap, the gunis cheap,the cartridges are small,and it is not too powerful. my shots will be out to 350 yards. is htis a good choice?

RE: 7.62x39
 

The ballistics on that round get pretty dismal out past 200-250. The cheap ammo I have bought of late has been some of the worst I ever used(Wolf). For long shots I would advise against the 7.62X39.

If you are working with a tight budget, or have imposed one to preserve matrimonial harmony, you can pick up a Stevens bolt-action pretty cheap, and it comes in some more appropriate chamberings for shots out to 350. Rounds like the .308, .30-06, .270, 7mm-08, or 7 mag would be good for deer or coyote out to that distance. .223 is very popular for coyote, but some folks don't like shooting deer with it. I hunt deer with the .223, but most of my shots are well within 100 yards. I don't think I would shoot a .223 at a deer much past 200.

RE: 7.62x39
 

You had me until I got to the 350yd part. I think that's a stretch for this cartridge. Heck I don't even like taking that long of a shot with rifles that are made for it. I have used a 7.62x39 for coyote before and it will certainly get the job done as it will for deer, but you will need to keep the yardage under 200.

RE: 7.62x39
 

Buy a cheap Steven's 200 BA for $300 and you'll have something useful............Harold

RE: 7.62x39
 

o, ok. well then wat is a good short actioncaliber that has good ballistics out to 350yds, has cheap ammo that can take deer and coyote, w/ low recoil, and a low priced rifle?

RE: 7.62x39
 

223 or 25-06:D. WELL, Maybe a 243[:'(];)

RE: 7.62x39
 

A Savage /Stevens model 200 or a Mossberg 100 in a 243win should do what you want and they are both under $300 . The cheap ammo for the 7.62X39 isn't any good for deer and in most states isn't legal .

RE: 7.62x39
 

for deer out that far i would wont a 308 or 30.06 bolt action.
but i would not make a shot that far as i am not that sure of my shooting pass 150 to 200 just don't get something that is a off cal

i think a 7.62 ar15 you can usa 308 bullet which gets you the good 350 yard caliber and the ars are very acc.

RE: 7.62x39
 

I suggest a .308. You can pick up surplus military ammo for the coyotes. Accurate enough to kill them, and cheap. You can get suplus military ammo CHEAP. I used to shoot portuguese surplus that shot 1 in groups fairly consistant at 100yds. Rarly tighter than that, but accurat enough for yotes and practice. Youcan buy better ammo for your deer needs.

I strongly suggest you stay away from the 7.62x39 for anything put plinking. It's cheap ammo. That is about all that is good about it.

RE: 7.62x39
 

The 7.62X39mm can be loaded with 150-grain pointed bullets to give a MV in the vicinity of 2300 FPS. In the right gun, it is a very accurate cartridge PROVIDED YOU ARE USING A QUALITY HANDLOAD IN IT.The cheap ammo performs according to its cost-poorly!!

But for range, it is definitely no better than a .30/30. I don't think it would be advisable to shoot a deer with it at 350 yards. But it would be OK on coyotes at that range, if you are good at range estimation and know the trajectory! With a MV of 2300 FPS, it is NOT what you'd call flat shooting!

If you want to shoot deer at 350 yards, get a .270 or a .280!