Can i hunt with an ak 47

I would imagine that a good rifled slug gun would easily take that out to or better. Yes, it is very common. In fact, some sates like Ohio only allow shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, bows or handguns - no rifles. I have probably killed more deer with a shotgun than any other type of weapon. Although, I usually prefer a rifle or bow.

Here in TN during the gun season, I choose a weapon based on the terrain, hunting method and how far I have to carry it. If I am hunting from a tree stand on a field - I want a scoped rifle. If I am hunting from a ground blind in tight cover, I might want a handgun 4" bbl or greater or carbine with open sights.

If I am hunting from a stand in brush or tight cover, I might want a shotgun or carbine with open sights. If I have to hike over rough terrain to my stand then I usually want something light with a good shoulder sling.

I am not sure what the effective range of a slug is, but I have taken them at better than 75yds with a 3" 12ga mag. I can get decent groups on paper yds, but that's about my limit for deer with my shotgun. Either the AK or the shotgun will bag a deer just fine with a shot to the vitals. Just hunt more than once, and try both. You could be right as far as I know, but I can't find any restriction to mag capacity in the regs. Where do you see that? I wouldn't hesitate at all to use that cartridge.

I would however not use it in a AK. I'd prefer a bolt gun chambered in that caliber. Better accuracy and velocity. An AK has no business being in the deer woods to me.

If the OP has only an AK to go hunting with than by all means use it. One should do it. Its not a war! Double taps aren't needed. I thought there was a five round limitation on rifle's? I guess I learn something every day. Out comes the 75 round drum!!! That's what I've always heard as well in TN, but never really looked it up.

Hasn't ever really been an issue with the rifles I normally hunt with, but it's good to know in case I ever want to take the SKS or something else out hunting. I have hunted with my SKS and a 12 gauge with slugs. Where I used to hunt you wouldn't get a shot past 50 yards due to undercover.

I shot one with the SKS, hit it, looked for it for 3 hours, and never found it. I took 3 with the smooth bore 12 gauge and never had to track them down. The furthest one ran was 10 yards before it laid down. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment.

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You can adjust your cookie settings , otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Can I deer hunt with my AK Followers 3. Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2. Recommended Posts. Posted August 13, Link to comment. Posted August 13, edited. TNTitan Posted August 13, Is this an inside joke? No problem at all as long as you keep the FMJ out of the field. Good Luck! Smith Posted August 13, Seems to work really well. Wingshooter Posted August 13, Either AK or shotgun.

Posted August 14, Smith Posted August 14, Wingshooter Posted August 14, Posted August 14, edited. TNTitan Posted August 14, Cant use the 30 round magazine! The only restiction that I know of is 3 rounds when hunting migratory birds. GunTroll Posted August 14, Posted September 2, Jeremey Posted September 3, Posted September 3, Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community.

Register a new account. Sign in Already have an account? Sign In Now. Go to topic listing. Our Sponsors. Anyone doing anything for the inflation that is coming? Kyle Rittenhouse makes bail. Just make sure you use expanding bullets, especially on a WMA. The remington psp in 7. Nothing wrong with hunting with an AK. As long as you feel you can make an clean ethical kill with it.

I agree with the caliber and gun being fine but I thought you had to have a 5 round or fewer magazine cap. I may be mistaken usually am but just for some reason thought that was true. Parole that used to be the rule but was dropped many moons ago. Kinda like the 6" barrel restriction on handguns With expanding bullets most 7. Gabassmaster Senior Member Nov 5, I use to use an AK they are pretty acurate but im just an iron sights kind of guy.

NapoleonTanerite Senior Member Nov 5, An AK will be more than adequate to kill a deer, just make sure you don't force a shot you're not confident in making. Worst thing you could do is maim a deer. Find good expanding bullets and it will be more than capable if you do your part. Dub Top Chef Nov 5, I know this question is made in ignorance, but could someone post some good rounds for him?

I don't even know what caliber and AK typically shoots. Is that something that an Academy or Dicks Sports would have in in stock for hunting loads?

Thetoolman Banned Nov 5, THE Ak , sks, all work great for shooting deer. I just put a 30 rd clip in the thompson not the 50 Round drum. It will be very effective at killing deer, coyotes etc Have fun Perhaps the same will happen with the AK-- only time will tell. Enjoy yourself with the AK. Try and get some range time in before you hunt. Be familiar with the gun and your ability to hit the target. Then go hunting.

AK or AR are fine for hunting. The important thing is hitting the target. There was an article a while back where they tested several rounds for the AK. Mine is basically all I use, it has over 20 deer to its credit, all one shot kills. I have 4 "Hunting" rifles but each of them only have one deer to each of them