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Mobuck · October 16, 2016, 01:00 PM

"Instead of a 123 gr bullet, look at a 150 gr or similar bullet. The 123 gr start out faster, but by 100ish yds the 150 gr takes the lead and carries the energy farther."

I don't follow this "theory" at all. At the ranges for which a 7.62x39 is suitable, the diff between 123 and 150 is inconsequential. In fact, the 123 bullet may be more effective at slightly longer range IF it's constructed to expand at the lower velocity.
Regarding the Hornady SST, I recommend it w/o reservation. I've seen the PPU 123 RNSP suggested on some forums but compared SxS (as close as field conditions will allow), the PPU is considerably below the performance of the SST(plus the SST will run through a semi-auto).

October 16, 2016, 01:00 PM	#16
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	"Instead of a 123 gr bullet, look at a 150 gr or similar bullet. The 123 gr start out faster, but by 100ish yds the 150 gr takes the lead and carries the energy farther." I don't follow this "theory" at all. At the ranges for which a 7.62x39 is suitable, the diff between 123 and 150 is inconsequential. In fact, the 123 bullet may be more effective at slightly longer range IF it's constructed to expand at the lower velocity. Regarding the Hornady SST, I recommend it w/o reservation. I've seen the PPU 123 RNSP suggested on some forums but compared SxS (as close as field conditions will allow), the PPU is considerably below the performance of the SST(plus the SST will run through a semi-auto).