RPK For Bear & Elk?

[brokenscout]

Anyone ever use a 7.62x39 for big game?

[SA Friday]

No. There are simply too many other better calibers and firearms.

[encorehunter]

I personally haven't, but I had a lot of friends in high school that did. They took several elk with them, but didn't take long shots. Most were 150 yards or less.

[fitz19d]

It can do it just like a perfect .22 shot. Advisable? Not so much. As in another thread if you are looking for bare cheap hunting just get a $100 mosin and 25 rounds for 8 bucks.

Don't know about your rpk but would also want to make sure even if you had the power, accurate too.

[Zombie Steve]

Keep in mind, you're on par with a .30-30.

It can be done with a soft point of good construction, but I think it's borderline ethically.

[brokenscout]

No. There are simply too many other better calibers and firearms.

I agree, but thats what I got(i'd rather use a 308 or 30-06).Divorce is a pain in the ass

[J]

Please no. Unless you are 80 yards or under. Just not enough.

Perhaps you can borrow from a friend/family member? Or look into a cheap Mosin?

[SA Friday]

I agree, but thats what I got(i'd rather use a 308 or 30-06).Divorce is a pain in the ass

dude, just borrow a rifle from someone. Post up a thread and see if someone will loan you a rifle for the season, sight it in for you and hunt, then return it. Divorce happens, lots of people understand that.

[TEAMRICO]

Remember that an RPK can holdup to 40 rounds in a mag!!!!! That should do it.
Besides. You don't need permission from here!!
Go for it and report!!

[pepito]

For the sake of the animal and the meat I would advise against it. You screw up a shot you just ruined the meat and now the animal is suffering. Pumping another 39 rounds into the side is just a waste.