I've considered that American Ranch rifle in 7.62x39 as well; seems like a handy little setup.
I have one and I've been reloading for it too
30gr of CFE BLK with a 123g VMAX runs 2450 in the Ranch's 16' tube. Only shot at 50 yards so far, but a 10 shot group is about the size of a quarter.... My C39V2 AK with the same load prints only about 3 inches....
Also tried a 150gr Sierra FP (.308 for a 30-30) and it's clocking 2300 with 26gr of CFE BLK with 10 shots around 2 inches. I'll try this load hunting WT's this year.
