Thread: 7.62x39 Experiances

Thought I'd start a thread to gauge the success other forum hunters have had with this cartridge. No reason in particular just wanna talk x39. To date I have shot one deer with it and shit tons of rabbits. To be honest I haven't used it for hunting in a long time, but have been thinking of busting the SKS out again.

I have pretty much shot Barnaul 125gr SP exclusively. Accuracy with the SKS was perfectly serviceable for closer range hunting. At 30 odd yards, it penetrated through the brisket of a Sika yearling and ended up in a hip, quite nicely mushroomed. Damage was minimal really, but it did the job. Rabbits just explode when hit basically.

What loads have you guys used and how have you found them on different things?