7.62x54R?

How is this caliber with 150gr soft points for a deer hunting caliber?

More than enough. ;)


I am starting with the hornaday .303/7.7 174gr. 4064 powder.
An excellent choice.
But... Don't be afraid to try some slower powders.
My best powder with Hornady 150s and 174s was H380. AA3100 also did quite well.
 
FrankenMauser,

My accuracy load is 51.2 grains of H4350 under a 174 SMK. I wouldn't use an SMK to hunt, though.

Regards,

Josh
 
The cartridge is certainly adequate but I personally would feel funky and obvious carrying a military rifle hunting. If that doesn't bother you then no problem.
 
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