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I would like to go deer hunting this year after a multi-year layoff. Some years ago I was in a car accident involving a drunk driver. One of the injuries was to my shooting shoulder that has left me with considerable pain when shooting high recoiling guns. I am thinking about using my CZ 527 in 7.62x39 and was looking for opinions about the advisability of this plan. I have a Marlin 336 in 30-30 but I cannot use Leverevolution ammo for hunting in California because of the ban on lead bullets in this state. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you
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Same boat here, but I finally had to get a reverse shoulder implant. I still use my 30-06 ,but with a muzzle brake and Past recoil pad .Going to use my .243 for a late antelope hunt
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I think Hornady makes a variant of the LeverEvolution ammo that is lead free
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/30-30-win-140-gr-monoflex-leverevolution#!/
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/monoflex#!/
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Remington also offers the 150 gr Barnes TSX HP in the 30-30, I think in the Hog Hammer line.
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7.62X39 is a wonderful deer cartridge for woods ranges!
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Is using your other shoulder an option?
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Is using your other shoulder an option? That's how I'd roll.
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If the other shoulder is not an option I'd get a 7-08 and add a muzzlebrake if needed and maybe shoot the barnes 120s out of it, or possibly go to a 243.
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ruger walnut stock 7.62x39, excellent condition, very accurate. I took two does at 200 yards with it, kicks like a bb gun.
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Can you use a “handgun” like Nosler’s new bolt thing?
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The off shoulder is the best option if you practice. Also a 243 is a great deer caliber but, and this is just my opinion, not with 100 gr bullets. Go with a lighter bullet that holds together & you will do just fine. My bullet of choice when I used rifles was the Sierra 85 gr flat base, not the boat tail! And yes it handles deer easily, trust me. Your second choice & my first choice would be a revolver, one that you can handle, don't over gun yourself because your "buddy" can shoot a big bore, shoot what you are comfortable with & you'll eat backstraps for supper, just like I am tonight. These were taken on depredation tags last week, the deer with a 41 magnum at 42 yds & the antelope with a 327 magnum at 73 yds. Dick
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Shoulder issues here as well.... I have gone to fast twist .22-250's, .220 Swift and 6mm Creedmoor. Recoil problem solved!
A muzzle brake is another option for some as others have said. Softer recoil pad or loaded down ammo will also help.
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Shoulder issues here as well.... I have gone to fast twist .22-250's, .220 Swift and 6mm Creedmoor. Recoil problem solved! . That fast twist 22-250 is a devastating deer dumper! 62 grain Barnes TTSX at 3500+ .........WOW!
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What's the minimum legal cartridge requirements where you intend to hunt?
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7.62X39 is a wonderful deer cartridge for woods ranges! Yes, with this caveat: With Good Bullets. Not M I. Jerry
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What's the minimum legal cartridge requirements where you intend to hunt? The minimum caliber for deer and hogs in Cal. is 6mm/243.
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I'm a big fan of the CZ Carbine. Recovered slug, 125gr Lapua SP
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What's the minimum legal cartridge requirements where you intend to hunt? The minimum caliber for deer and hogs in Cal. is 6mm/243. Are you sure about that? Has it changed? I believe that in 2017 any centerfire cartridge with expanding lead free bullets was legal. I've taken deer with a 204 Ruger at a bit over 250 yards, with a 222 Remington and a couple with a 22-250 Remington. One with the 22-250 was at around 360 yards; the furthest shot I've used to bag a deer. Those are all very light recoiling cartridges and of them the 22-250 would be my pick. I wouldn't hesitate to use a 7.62x39 or a 243 Winchester but I'd still prefer the 22-250 over them.
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(c) Except for the provisions of the following subsections (d) through (j), big game may only be taken by rifles using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding projectiles; Well, under these rules, Soft recoiling would be a .223 with a 55gr E-tip.
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