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

Reds up to 100-120m depending on size and if rutting or not, anything smaller 150m tops for myself.

Personally only carry the x39 for bush hunting so more than 50-60m is mostly moot.

Primo and underrated bush cartridge but won't push out 200-250m if you find a shot on a slip at that range. Im sure the round will still be effective at that range (within limitations) but it in my opinion would definitely not be a humane shot.

However it is a cartridge I am still learning/experimenting with so my opinions are only my own.

Edit: I only run a short barrel and a red dot or iron sights so take that into consideration.