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    This winter on the trap line I decided to carry a little Ruger 77 in 7.62x39 in the event I got a shot at a deer.

    I bought it several years ago for a good price. It is stainless/synthetic. No sights so I put a low powered Burris variable scope on it.

    I use Cor-Bon's 150 grain load. It runs right at 2300fps out of this gun.

    I really like this little rifle. Its light to carry and a delight to shoot. It makes a great boat gun.
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    I grew up hunting with a Steven's bolt action 30-30 which when boiled down to it, just about the same thing. I definitely can see why you like it.

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    I saw one of those at a hardware store on the coast. It has some of the most beautiful wood on it that I have see in years. Rich grain, character, and a deep glossy reddish hue. If it had not been so pretty, I would have probably picked it up. I am just to hard on a rifle in the woods to have a really pretty one.
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    Ballistics are about the same as the 30-30 and with the right bullet should make a heck of a deer gun.

    Is that the little carbine model?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    Ballistics are about the same as the 30-30 and with the right bullet should make a heck of a deer gun.

    Is that the little carbine model?
    Hmmm.....now if someone would make an affordable lever action, chambered in 7.62 x 39, it would be hard not to get one, and stock up on cheap ammo!!! LOL
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    I have one of those Ruger M-77s. I really like but was thinking of rebarreling it to 6.5 Grendel. It's a tough decision as the 7.62x39 is cheap but the 6.5 will give me a flatter and farther range with more knock down, that and I can make 6.5 Grendel brass from 7.62x39 brass.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    Is that the little carbine model?
    Mine has a 20 inch barrel.

    Every year I usually pick a different rifle to take out on the trap line for shooting deer. I had forgotten how pleasant this one is.

    SARKY, I have a rifle in 6.5x55 which is another rifle that I've used for deer hunting up here. I think I'll keep the Ruger a 7.62x39.
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    Kevin, REAL MEN don't need a Ruger 77 in 7.62x39 to bag a deer. We just chase them down and strangle them. Right, Sourdough?
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    You still have a ban button?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    Kevin, REAL MEN don't need a Ruger 77 in 7.62x39 to bag a deer. We just chase them down and strangle them. Right, Sourdough?
    I'm surprised one of your clients hasn't chased you down and strangled you.
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    Whatever you're gonna' say next better be good, Kevin, You've been "replying" for about 10 minutes ow.
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    It took you 10 minutes to write that?
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    So hows the weight loss program working. BTW, I heard it was ordered by the bar association.
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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    So hows the weight loss program working. BTW, I heard it was ordered by the bar association.
    Down to about 165, Kev. How's the "personality program" working out for you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    Down to about 165, Kev. How's the "personality program" working out for you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    I really like this little rifle. Its light to carry and a delight to shoot. It makes a great boat gun.
    Okay.... I've hunted for 40 years. Never been boat hunting. What time of year do you hunt them?
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    Sounds like a great 200 yard deer getter. It doesn't get much better than that. Light, portable, and very low recoil. Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldsoldier View Post
    Okay.... I've hunted for 40 years. Never been boat hunting. What time of year do you hunt them?
    Yer a funny guy
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