.223 or 7.62x39

[indi]

Thanks for the opinions guys, I'm leaning more towards the ar, with soft point 55+ grain bullets. My AK has the side mount piece, I just don't want to scope it. I'm going to be doing a lot of practice till deer season ...... can't wait.

 

[Deer Slayer]

Buzzgun - I sit corrected with 7 rounds instead of 5 in the magazine.

 

[MoBoost]

No doubt 7.62x39 has more punch, but placement is the king - and AR would be the king in placement department. Proper bullet and reasonable distance - you'll have no problem taking deer.

With all that said - for the first hunt I'd bring a lot more gun then either one - bolt gun in 308-range (even borrowed), there is just so much happening when hunting you'll want the simplicity, accuracy and plenty of punch for one-hit-kill.

 

[indi]

No doubt 7.62x39 has more punch, but placement is the king - and AR would be the king in placement department. Proper bullet and reasonable distance - you'll have no problem taking deer.

With all that said - for the first hunt I'd bring a lot more gun then either one - bolt gun in 308-range (even borrowed), there is just so much happening when hunting you'll want the simplicity, accuracy and plenty of punch for one-hit-kill.

Ive actually been thinking of selling one of my hand guns so i can purchase a .308 rifle. I was thinking one of the savage models. I like the accu triggers on them. Maybe even in a 30-06.

 

[MoBoost]

I would highly recommend any switch barrel - Savage, Stevens, Marlin and, apparently, Mossberg as well. With modern cartridges, bullets and powders I don't see a reason for long action, unless you need a full sized magnum.

 

[Swine]

Agreed... keep it simple, use the right gun for the job. Unless you want a good posiblity to learn tracking!.

I can't help this but since the 30-30 has taken more game than all other calibers combined (at least thats what I read on the the wiki) then this has to be in someone's collection. Its so ugly and retarded of a consept that I got to get one! I'm just drawn to it.

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/New/41026.gif

 

[3inSlugger]

Agreed... keep it simple, use the right gun for the job. Unless you want a good posiblity to learn tracking!.

I can't help this but since the 30-30 has taken more game than all other calibers combined (at least thats what I read on the the wiki) then this has to be in someone's collection. Its so ugly and retarded of a consept that I got to get one! I'm just drawn to it.

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/New/41026.gif

Only a pig could be attracted by that monstrosity.

 

[dennishoddy]

Both are accurate enough. I'd take the AR, get some 53gr Barnes TSX's or 60gr Nosler partition's and make a good shot count.

55 grain is the lightest bullet allowed in Ok.

 

[victor3ranger]

If you are in the market for a bolt action rifle look at the Marlin XL or XS series rifles. They have adjustable triggers, savage type barrels, and with a couple of mods they are awsome shooters for cheap.

 

[dlbleak]

this was covered pretty well in the "best budget rifle" poll. i still lean to the mossberg ATR for an all around simple,affordable package. they are popping in 30-06, 270 and occasionally in 243 in the $225-250 range. save your change and keep your handguns!