7.62x39 Varmiting

BSchroeder · 08-18-2002, 03:31 PM

This question is for the the midwestern groundhog snipers:

I know a lot of guys who use .223's and 22-250's for shooting 'hogs, but I've always worried about the (relatively) long range of these rifles. Seems to me there would be a lot of shots you couldn't take because of this.

Why not use a rifle chambered for the 7.62x39 instead? Shorter range and plenty of ammo available?

Just wondering.

Ben

blackhawk44 · 06-16-2004, 05:16 PM

Ok with a great backstop. 55 grain bullets loose energy faster than 125 grain bullets when it comes to ricochets. Why not get a 22 Hornet, 25-20 or 32-20 for the shorter ranges. All are more accurate than the average 30 Russian.

NRAJOE · 06-16-2004, 09:13 PM

As long as its a highend AK like a VEPR or SLR101S!

jerry · 06-16-2004, 10:07 PM

7.62x39, I know of several who use it for coyotes where quick follow up shots are common on a running dog @ < 250M

The other 1/2 are toting AR's in 223.

The common link, (Semis). 22 hornet etc. as mentioned above for still targets like the ground hogs. The yote hunters will sneer at them, often unfounded.

Long range no problem, all in projectile selection. Fragmenting recomended. As soon as it hit's the dirt, it's no more.

Synopsys: Shoot what is safe & what you hit with consistently. It's that easy boys!

Shaun · 06-18-2004, 11:08 AM

I use a 6x45mm for most of my quick varmint shooting otherwise I do prefer to use a 223

08-18-2002, 03:31 PM	#1
BSchroeder Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0)	7.62x39 Varmiting This question is for the the midwestern groundhog snipers: I know a lot of guys who use .223's and 22-250's for shooting 'hogs, but I've always worried about the (relatively) long range of these rifles. Seems to me there would be a lot of shots you couldn't take because of this. Why not use a rifle chambered for the 7.62x39 instead? Shorter range and plenty of ammo available? Just wondering. Ben

06-16-2004, 09:13 PM	#3
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 18,992 Trader Rating: (0)	As long as its a highend AK like a VEPR or SLR101S! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-16-2004, 10:07 PM	#4
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,757 Trader Rating: (0)	7.62x39, I know of several who use it for coyotes where quick follow up shots are common on a running dog @ < 250M The other 1/2 are toting AR's in 223. The common link, (Semis). 22 hornet etc. as mentioned above for still targets like the ground hogs. The yote hunters will sneer at them, often unfounded. Long range no problem, all in projectile selection. Fragmenting recomended. As soon as it hit's the dirt, it's no more. Synopsys: Shoot what is safe & what you hit with consistently. It's that easy boys! __________________

06-18-2004, 11:08 AM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	I use a 6x45mm for most of my quick varmint shooting otherwise I do prefer to use a 223 __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-16-2004, 05:16 PM	#2
blackhawk44 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	Ok with a great backstop. 55 grain bullets loose energy faster than 125 grain bullets when it comes to ricochets. Why not get a 22 Hornet, 25-20 or 32-20 for the shorter ranges. All are more accurate than the average 30 Russian.