[holymoly]

And every hunter I know says that the SKS uses a weaker round than most deer rifles.

The SKS round fires the 7.62x39 cartridge. It is slightly less powerful than the .30-30 deer cartridge, and considerably less powerful than the .30-06

[repinwi]

The shooter had a 20 round clip in his rifle and used it all. When arrested, it was empty

[Unruly Human]

The SKS round fires the 7.62x39 cartridge. It is slightly less powerful than the .30-30 deer cartridge, and considerably less powerful than the .30-06

I always have to laugh at the "assault rifle" hysteria.

Like you point out, a lever action .30-30 is more powerful. And lighter and shorter than an AK-47. It must be that pistol grip on the "assault rifle" that makes it more dangerous.