Most accurate 7.62x39 rifle?

[23 Blast]

Just curious if such a thing exists. Sks and aks are not renowned for their tackdriving ability, nor is the mini 30. Just wondering if the round itself doesn't lend itself to great accuracy or simply if not many guns are made for it that have tight tolerances.

I own an SKS and a Cz527m, but neither seem particularly accurate. I know I'm no great shooter, but I have to work hard to get 100 yard hits with these rifles.

[EastBayRidge]

You may want to check these pretty new FN bolt guns out.

[22popnsplat]

A freind of mine has a T/C barrel in 7.62x39 that is very accurate , CZ also makes a bolt gun in this cartridge that has a fine reputation for accuracy . 7.62x39 If I remember correctly is the parent case for 220 russian ,6.8 grendal and 6ppc.
In other words your thought that problem of accuracy comes from the platform its fired from i would agree with.

[johnrunner89]

the AK

[God Bless The Mauser]

My Yugo AKs are very accurate for what they are.

[1988]

the AK

The barn doors are jealous of the cows because they think the cows are such tiny targets for AKs.

[BlackReef]

My Yugo SKS is damn accurate if you ask me =)

[Jpach]

My Yugo SKS is damn accurate if you ask me =)

Really? With what ammo? I keep reading that the yugo SKSs hate Wolf when it comes to accuracy. What kind of groups do you get with the ammo it likes? And what model yugo?

[IrishPirate]

My Yugo SKS is damn accurate if you ask me =)

i keep hearing the same thing. Can't wait to get one and see for myself.

op, did you mean bolt action, semi-auto, full auto.....? You can build an AR in x39 and if you use quality parts (not sure what really qualifies) then i hear you can be very accurate. I've also heard of Dragunovs in x39 (usually .308 or 7.62x54r) as being one of the most accurate semi autos....anyone else know anything about this?? are they just talking rifles with "Dragunov stocks"??

[hoodrat]

Was at the range teaching tactical carbine class. One of my students had an out of the box wasr 7.62x39. after a prolonged zero process.(he forgot to purchase a sight tool so we used a hammer and punch) He was hitting an 8"x11" steel plate at 100m without fail. In the pouring rain and soaking wet no less.

[hoodrat]

O yea, he was using bulk wolf ammo too

[olhunter]

CZ 527 Carbine. Excellent short-mid range hunting rifle. Shot MOA with the right ammo. You probably won't find a better quality bolt gun for the price in that caliber.

[Noobert]

Isn't the problem the design of the 39 to have a rainbow trajectory?

[1988]

Isn't the problem the design of the 39 to have a rainbow trajectory?

1. Low tolerance rifles
2. Low BC bullet
3. Low QC ammo
4. Cartridge was designed for short-medium range

Accuracy would be great if you have those areas improved.

[CSACANNONEER]

Really? With what ammo? I keep reading that the yugo SKSs hate Wolf when it comes to accuracy. What kind of groups do you get with the ammo it likes? And what model yugo?

Group size is not how you determine accuracy. You are confusing accuracy with precision. Also, Wolf is fine for accuracy. It just sucks for precision.

To answer the OP's question, any model rifle can be "accurate". Accuracy is about centering your group around your point of aim. Any rifle can be "accurate" once the sights are adjusted. Precision is about hitting close to the same place (it has nothing to do with ho close it is to your point of aim) every time. They are too totally different concepts. I really think that what you are looking for is a precision rifle which is also accurate. Right?