I got a Mosin Nagant M 91/30 that holds a 7.62x54r round. I was using it just at the local shooting range for target practice, but I am considering hunting. My question is what would be good game or what would be the biggest game that you could hunt with a 7.62x54r round.
2007-07-08 21:31:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I also own a Mosin Nagant, but have never hunted from it.
You shouldn't have a problem hunting deer with a Mosin Nagant, but you could also try elk, or maybe even moose with it.
It's not particularly suited to hunt varmint, and you probably need a bigger cartridge to hunt bear.
It's also good for pest control if you have any coyotes or foxes.
Basically, it's a war rifle, not really designed to hunt animals. But it's quite a powerful round and should be able to take down large game.
2007-07-09 01:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 7.62x54 round is ballistically simliar to the 30-06. just slightly less powerful. It is suitable for hunting any medium to large game on the north American continent.
2007-07-09 09:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by ladym1871 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I concur, it is a large round capable of doing some tremendous damage. Due to the fact that it is a war rifle if the first shot doesnt kill it you can always buttstroke or bayonet the animal....lol
2007-07-09 09:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it was used to kill people, what makes you think you couldn't use it to hunt any animal in North America*...?????
2007-07-09 11:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋