7.62x54r

[AMD-65]

Hey guys I have a few questions. In colorado what is the magazine size in terms of hunting that are allowed? I am thinking about getting into hunting in the next year. Second of all I would be using a romanian psl. Has anyone ever hunted with this gun or a mosin nagant? The 7.62x54r is comparable to a 308 and 30-06 from what I have been able to find out. Will this caliber be capable for deer/elk?

[blackford76]

I don't know the answer about round count, but 7.62x54R would be fine for elk.
I have considered my Romac 3 for an elk gun.

[porfiriozg]

as far as i know it 5 rounds

[huntinggamo]

the 7.62x54R is capable of droping big game, but be aware of your choice of bullet, surplus FMJ rounds will perform very porly!!! please be an ethical hunter and select a round that will offer some expansion...

[rammit]

As mentioned you will need an expanding bullet but they are avaloable by several companies I think even wolf, it is also required by law

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

Yeah Wolf and Bear ammo's make soft point in 7.62x54R. You'd think with the popularity of the round, there would be some more choices (I've seen 7.62x39 hunting ammo so I know the bullets are out there lol).

[jerrymrc]

shameless plug for a box of ammo. http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36373

[Colorado Pete]

Check out the game regs online. Last time I looked mag limit for a semi-auto was 5 rounds, but none listed for a bolt gun (I was checking due to my owning an Enfield .303 10-shot bolt gun), but rules can change.

Get good soft-point hunting ammo of at least 150 grains bullet weight (more if possible) and put it in the right place, and you'll do fine.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Colorado law states the max round cound count for a rifle is 5 rounds. This means your magazine can NOT hold more than 4 rounds. It has to be 4 rounds in the mag and one in the chamber. If you are using the PSL you have to modify the mag / block it so no more than 4 rounds will fit!! There are some expanding rounds for hunting with th 7.62x54 I have a few. They are close to 30-06 round and I have taken a deer or two with them. I hope this helps [Beer]

[mx'r]

Colorado law states the max round cound count for a rifle is 5 rounds. This means your magazine can NOT hold more than 4 rounds. It has to be 4 rounds in the mag and one in the chamber. If you are using the PSL you have to modify the mag / block it so no more than 4 rounds will fit!! There are some expanding rounds for hunting with th 7.62x54 I have a few. They are close to 30-06 round and I have taken a deer or two with them. I hope this helps [Beer]

I've thought about doing this, but I'm affraid that long barrel would end up looking like a horseshoe. Long guns + horses + narrow treed trails = rifle that can shoot around corners.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I've thought about doing this, but I'm affraid that long barrel would end up looking like a horseshoe. Long guns + horses + narrow treed trails = rifle that can shoot around corners.
You're testing me??? Because I'm drinking arnt you!! [Beer]

[mx'r]

You're testing me??? Because I'm drinking arnt you!! [Beer]
Stupid work all day.. Stupid bank closing @ 1:00. Stupid empty beer rack in fridge.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Stupid work all day.. Stupid bank closing @ 1:00. Stupid empty beer rack in fridge.
DUDE That sucks!! [LOL]

[lead_magnet]

I wish my fridge had a beer rack.

But really, I've been thinking of using my mosin for hunting too....I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I wish my fridge had a beer rack.

But really, I've been thinking of using my mosin for hunting too....I don't see why it wouldn't work.
It's a great round just have to find some soft nose lead tip for X-pansion! [Beer]

[brianakell]

Colorado law states the max round cound count for a rifle is 5 rounds. This means your magazine can NOT hold more than 4 rounds. It has to be 4 rounds in the mag and one in the chamber. If you are using the PSL you have to modify the mag / block it so no more than 4 rounds will fit!! There are some expanding rounds for hunting with th 7.62x54 I have a few. They are close to 30-06 round and I have taken a deer or two with them. I hope this helps [Beer]

Correction, 5 round mag, 6 total.
From here:
http://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyres/6E977561-C613-466D-BCFC-2CA9C9C91CD9/0/Ch02.pdf

#203 - MANNER OF TAKE
See also #000 in Chapter 0 of these regulations for other applicable manner of take definitions.
A. The following are legal methods of take for all species and seasons listed in this chapter, except as otherwise noted. Any method of take not listed herein shall be prohibited, except as otherwise provided by statute or these regulations:
1. Rifles using center fire cartridges of .24 caliber or larger, having expanding bullets of at least seventy (70) grains in weight, except for elk and moose where the minimum bullet weight is eighty-five (85) grains, and with a rated impact energy one hundred (100) yards from the muzzle of at least one thousand (1000) foot pounds as determined by the manufacturer's rating providing that any semiautomatic rifle used shall not hold more than six (6) rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. A fully automatic rifle is prohibited.


Also, 7.62x54r soft point, look for Barnaul 203g. Not that its the best, but it is some that is available.