Thread: 7.62x39 on deer

Got a 10 point Red a year or so ago at about 200 meters using Hornady SST factory ammo. Thought I was pushing it a bit at that distance but just aimed at the heart area, hit it and it trotted about 20 meters and fell over. Shot a few Deer and pigs with my Mini 30, SKS`s and even a Red Hind with my AK-47 and Steel core ammo ( Back when we could have them and cause it was what I had in my hand at the time). Would suggest to try and keep shots under 150 meters. Have fired one shot at a Red 7 Pointer with a 223 at a bit over 100 meters, he trotted about 30 meters and fell over.
I did shoot a Billy once at out over 300 meters with a SKS and open sights, that was luck on my part and bad luck on his. 7.62x39 reasonable bush gun just don't over push the distance.