Thread: Hi, sks can be use for hunting?

Originally Posted by Eion

The effective range of a 7.62x39 is 600m, at least that's what we're told on basic. it should be sufficient and it's similar to a 30-30

mate, you need to take a long hard look at energy left in both those calibers at anything beyond 200m

x39 is a great caliber for close in bush hunting in NZ, but there is absolutely nothing effective about it at even half the max ranges you mention, at least not if you want a clean, ethical kill