[Pathfinder]

I heard from a local gun dealer that, Rossi is going to make a break-open single shot in..


7.62 x 39

Can someone verify that? I looked at Rossi's site, it was not on there.

Can you say happy dance? I knew you could. ;) :up:

[MtJerry]

I've heard that NEF is already shipping barrels in that caliber as well.

[cheekser]

i have heard both rumors, and either way i am kinda excited to get one (preferably NEF cut down to 16" with synthetic furniture) since i can't field my SKS.

[7.62mmFMJ]

Why? 7.62x39 is an anemic cartridge. Its only saving grace is that the SKS and AK47 are chambered for it. Quite effective in semi or full auto. I would just raise the bar and go 7.62x51 and have a real deer slayer/600 yd rifle.

[Pathfinder]

I have a '06 for those needs.


Reason I was wanting that is, cheap ammo, and something that is alittle more accurate then the SKS/AK in that round.


Now, maybe something in 7.62 NATO in a single shot??? ;)

[7.62mmFMJ]

H&R makes a special offering in .308

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=6&subcat=5

[cheekser]

the 7.62x39 is anemic, granted, but then so is the .30-30 i suppose. i rarely see a shot at more than 75yds each deer season - well within the x39's effective range.

I agree with Path that perhaps the greatest boon to a gun/caliber as such is the cheap plinking/hunting ammo. the non-existance of recoil is nice too.

if only i'd got one of the single shots from EAA before "Big Green" took over importation and dropped that caliber from the line :( ......and they don't offer the .308 either.

[Pathfinder]

H&R makes a special offering in .308

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=6&subcat=5 ;) ;)

Already one of those in the safe! :up:

But would'nt it be nice to have one in 7.62x39 or even :OMG: x54R?

If you can buy(or assemble) 30-06 for 1.50 for 20 rounds.... I would do it too. But I dont think that is going to happen in the near future.

Thats my whole point, shooting should'nt break the bank.

[7.62mmFMJ]

What is your experience with the accuracy of the cheap stuff? I know it is adequate and you can make much noise on the cheap plinking - i.e. AK and SKS. However, If I had a single shot I would want consistent ammo. Just a question as I have not checked the consistency of the Wolf stuff - I just blast it :D

[Pathfinder]

Well, how would I know how consistant it is, if I am firing out of something that isn't? Touche'? ;) :P

Thats why I would like to know what it is doing with something I know I can drill 5 or 6 thru the same hole. :dunno:

[7.62mmFMJ]

Touche :D

[cheekser]

i reckon the only thing that would hold me back from buying an H&R in 7.62x39 would be someone (are you listening CZ?.......) making a Left Hand bolt action first...

[Pathfinder]

I saw those, the CZ 527. Only thing that is holding me back on them is the price. The Rossi is thoeretically going to be under 200, the CZ, from what I have seen is over 500.

Thats why I got excited about the Rossi. :psycho:

[dipodomys]

I'll be excited when either one starts actually selling them. I have an SKS but it wasn't made for shooting targets. Minute of deer at it's effective range but definitely not minute of mouse.

[Pathfinder]

BTT

I just got off of the phone with both companies, H&R and Rossi, they are definitely coming, Rossi told me sometime in 2nd quarter???? :dunno:

H&R will be in the Handi-rifle, not the Survivor :down: :cry:

[dipodomys]

Handi rifles I gots. Just need the barrel.

[cheekser]

i can't wait for a barrel. wonder if they'll offer a stainless one...

[Pathfinder]

I was hoping they was going to put it in the Survivor... :(


I wonder iffin surplus ammo will work in these... :confused:

[dipodomys]

Don't see why not, They're pretty good about handling anything in spec.

[Paul Gauthier]

My TCR 87 with 7.62x39 barrel I made couple years ago. Shoots great, I think this cartridge is a good choice for a single shot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/PaulGauthier/TCR/b28a2e01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/PaulGauthier/TCR/Barrel.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/PaulGauthier/TCR/e7fed87d.jpg

[Zircon]

Rossi's ad in the April 2005 issue of Shooting Illustrated (the NRA mag) lists following:

.243 Win, Heavy barrel
.223
.243 Win. Std. barrel
.270 Win
.308 Win

Obviously left out a bunch of other calibers like .30-06, .45 LC, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, and your 7.62 x 39

[Pathfinder]

You would think that they would at least keep the website up to date on the calibers.. ;)

[Pathfinder]

My TCR 87 with 7.62x39 barrel I made couple years ago. Shoots great, I think this cartridge is a good choice for a single shot.



Did you make that in the .308 or the .312 size bore?

[Paul Gauthier]

Path
It is a .312. I originaly bought the barrel to put on a small ring mauser but that was going to e too much work altering the bolt face so I used it for the TCR.