The SKS fires the 7.62x39 cartridge which is similar in power to the .30-30 which has killed more deer than probably any other cartridge. To imply that the SKS is fine for killing people, but not deer also overlooks the similarities in the two animals.
I don’t comment much but this is so much BS it really ticks me off.
This rifle is plenty powerful for killing deer.
I have an SKS and have used exclusively for deer hunting for years.
I have bagged at least 5 deer with it – and never lost one.
This is a great rifle for deer hunting and very economical.
I paid less than $150 for the rifle and scope – 10 years ago.
In fact I recently relocated from the east coast to Utah, and I’m going
to use it here for the same purpose.