7.62x39 Semi Auto Rifle Info

[O4L]

I have been considering getting something that has a little more umph than 5.56 for hunting hogs and maybe deer.

With all of the available cartridges for the AR-15 platform is the 7.62x39 a good choice for reliability, build cost, and factory ammo cost?

I've been looking at 6.8SPC but the ammo costs and build cost have been holding me back.

Any other suggestions for a different caliber or rifle type that is budget friendly?

 

[cal7.62x39]

6.5 grendal is a good option. A cheap complete upper if you use discount code take15

http://www.combatarmory.com/ar-15-6...12-slim-m-lok-handguard-no-assembly-required/

Steel case ammo can be had for under 6$ a box when things get back to normal.

 

[Okie4570]

Not that i would ever discourage a gun purchase, here's a good. 223/7.62x39 comparison.

https://www.snipercountry.com/5-56-vs-7-62/

 

[bigred1]

Not that i would ever discourage a gun purchase, here's a good. 223/7.62x39 comparison.

I was going to read the comparison but there's no link.
Tell me where to find it and I'll go there and look at it. Thanks

 

[Okie4570]

I was going to read the comparison but there's no link.

Yeah I forgot lol, fixed now

 

[bigred1]

Yeah I forgot lol, fixed now

Very informative and well written. I appreciate you posting it.

 

[O4L]

Not that i would ever discourage a gun purchase, here's a good. 223/7.62x39 comparison.

https://www.snipercountry.com/5-56-vs-7-62/

Lol! I had just scanned that article right before starting this thread.

So are you thinking that the 7.62x39 wouldn't be much of an improvement over 5.56?

 

[O4L]

6.5 grendal is a good option. A cheap complete upper if you use discount code take15

http://www.combatarmory.com/ar-15-6...12-slim-m-lok-handguard-no-assembly-required/

Steel case ammo can be had for under 6$ a box when things get back to normal.

That ad is a bit confusing. It states 13" barrel in two places and 16" in another place.

I was wondering about the cheap ammo availability for the Grendel.

 

[O4L]

I forgot to add that I'm looking at shooting 200 yards or less so long range effectiveness would be a bonus but not a requirement.

 

[cal7.62x39]

That ad is a bit confusing. It states 13" barrel in two places and 16" in another place.

I was wondering about the cheap ammo availability for the Grendel.

Aim surplus carries it usually for around 5$ a box. Sportsman's guide has a 500 round pack for around 150$ that is scheduled to be back in stock in the beginning of July.