Thread: Max ethical range on a 7.62x39 bolt-action for deer

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Assuming decent hunting projectiles & accuracy easily as far or further than a 223

So, 150gn Sierra at 2200fps: +4" at 100yds to get a 200yd zero, 15" drop from 200yd to 300yd. Velocity at 200yds 1750fps. Velocity at 300yds 1550. (On a good day)

Rather have a .223 pushing a 50gn Gameking or TTSX.