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

Realistic range, shot-placement and appropriate projectile, will generally always work. Yesterday, I shot a yearling jersey bull, at 30m, with a .22 hi-velocity. It was all I had on hand, and the bull was out of control.(jumped a fence,attacked cars , pets and people) One shot between the eyes, and it dropped where it stood. If it had been a Deer, it would have been equally dead. I highly doubt it would have worked at a 100 ,but who knows. I would absolutely expect an accurate x39 to work at double that though. Dangerous game aside, I find the best hunting gun/caliber, is the one that I know inside and out, that I am totally competent with, and have confidence in .. how can it not work.