7.62x39 -308 bore

[soup]

FOLKS,
 I've just aquired a 20" SS 7.62x39 barrel for a T/C Encore ,  & I'm looking for some good data for a 125gr/130gr bullet for deer hunting in PA.
It should be close to a 30-30,maybe a little lighter. The bore is .308 NOT 310/311 as most of the SKS AK type rifles are. If anyone has used this for deer I'd like to hear how you like it & if you feel it's enough gun. Thank you in advance for your time , & help.
SOUP

[Catfish]

Check the powder manufactures web pages, the best places to get data on the net. As for power I hit a deer this year with a 7.62 x 39 with Russian soft point ammo. I hit him to far fordward because there was a power pole in frount of him, but it litterly flipped him over backwards. The first time I ever seen that done with any round, including shotgun slugs. Speer makes a 130 grn. FNHP that you might want to try on groundhogs and coyotes. Real good varnint bullet, if your not saveing hides.

[jbtazgrabber]

BULT ONE ON A H&R SEVERAL YEARS AGO.....used imr 4227 powder and 130 gr . bullets shot good...not great....

[Leftoverdj]

I'd go ahead and use any reputable 7.62x39 data with a .308 bullet of the same weight. I'd also be willing to shoot the cheap surplus stuff for plinking. We've been talking about this over on the NEF  Centerfire Board.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=57239