Ruger American 7.62x39

[Trigger Mike]

I got an email that Ruger is making a bolt action in 7.62x39.  I've hunted with a SKS in that caliber but never got anything.  once scoped how flat a trajectory does that round have and how far out is its maximum effective range?

[Trigger Mike]

wrong forum

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Google, found me this. 

http://gundata.org/blog/post/7.62x39mm-ballistics-chart/

 

OLG

[Trigger Mike]

boy it drops fast after 100

[Dakota Rebel, SASS# 58412]

The ballistics are close to a 30-30.  Lighter bullet a little faster.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

2 hours ago, Trigger Mike said:

boy it drops fast after 100

Yes it does, like a brick.  Not many scopes have the elevation travel, to track past 500yds even with a 20 moa base.

You would be better served with a .308 Win in a bolt gun.

OLG