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Section 6: Rifles Subject: Ruger American 7.62X39 Msg# 1163498
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| You make some excellent points which I can't argue with. I'll just add that some people routinely kill deer at 50 to 100 yards and will never want to shoot any further, due mainly to their location and the type of territory where they hunt. | ||||||
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Hi TJ, That Ruger American is a nice package, but have you looked at the ballistics of that round. That rifle comes with a 16.1" barrel. Short barrel and low muzzle velocity doesn't make for a very efficient combination. Of course, I don't know your application and it might be just what you want. The Hornady SST 7.62x39 loading uses a 123gr bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2359ft/sec with a 20" barrel. The muzzle energy is 1508 Ft Lbs. By 100 yards the energy is down to 1136. This is going to be a very short-range rifle for deer. For comparison, the 7mm-08 has a 139gr load that starts out at 2950 with the SST bullet. The 6.5 Creedmoor has a 129gr load with a 2950 muzzle velocity. If you just got to have a 30cal then the 308 is hard to beat in a short action rifle. I know the 7.62x39 is popular but I don't understand why, especially for a hunting rifle. When I go hunting, I want a flat shooting, long range rifle that will kill deer up to 300yds. Frank |
