ECVMatt - What say the brethren!?
I've heard enough good things about the American and enough bad things about the Mini-30 to decide that the Mini-30 is a Mini-Turdy.
The American is regarded as one of the most accurate 7.62x39 rifles ever made. Other than an AK or SKS, the only other semi auto x39 rifle I would think about is the PSA AR's that use AK mags.
CFE BLK and 123 SST's will rock out of that rifle.
The Gold Dot, at 150gr, is about .503 BC vs. .415 BC of the SST, SD's are similar. I've been wanting to try some 150gr anyway so maybe I'll start with the Gold DotsCFE BLK I can definitely give you but I'm partial to the 123 Speer Gold Dots over the SST's. The SSTs are accurate but I prefer bonded bullets for medium game.
Sir, have you scoped your Ranch, and if so, what did you mount?I have a Mini14 & 30, also a AR15 in .223 & 7.62 x 39 also a Ruger ranch bolt in 7.62 x 39.
The most accurate is the Ruger ranch - it shoot steelcase with no problems.
Sir, have you scoped your Ranch, and if so, what did you mount?
I will look it up & let you know after dinnerSir, have you scoped your Ranch, and if so, what did you mount?