[kraigwy]

I often thought of getting the RA in 7.62X39 simply because I dont have a 7.62X39, I've shot a ton of AKs and SKSs and never saw one that suits my accuracy requirements.

Since I have 4 other RAPs in different calibers I've become quite impressed with their accuracy so I figured, Why Not?

Until I shot a Ruger American in the Russian Caliber. Not impessed. I'm not talking surplus ammo, I'm talking carefully crafted hand loads with quality ammo. ( I refuse to shoot surplus ammo even in my Mosin).

I've just never found a 7.62X39 rifle that would compete with an 223. And for hunting, its accuracy is no where near that of the 6.5 CM or 308.

When people talk of the 762/39 they talk of Minute of Man. I'm no longer a soldier, I but I'm concerned about Minute of Prairie Dog. MOM doesnt cut it when you're shooting PDs at 400 or so yards.

There is a reason you never see the 7.62X39 winning any sort of rifle matches.