[Last Dakotan]

Deer hunting with an AK variant sure makes it challenging.

How so?

[Durus]

An AK is heavier and inherently less accurate than most hunting rifles. 7.62x39 ballistics are just slightly worse than the 30-30...so that isn't great.

A modest used bolt action or lever actions rifle is about the same money as an AK so cost isn't really a factor.

So really the only reason to use an AK for hunting is for the challenge. I respect that. It's like using 2 lb test line for trout.