r/canadaguns • u/Significant_Step_517 • May 23 '26

Buy recommendations Ruger American Scout 7.62x39 or 5.56?

I’m seriously considering picking up a Ruger American Scout Gen. 2 in 7.62x39. I love the idea of shooting cheap surplus through it which I’m well stocked in. Might also be a great rifle to tag the odd deer.

But, I’m also thinking the 5.56 would be a great option too. Any major reasons I shouldn’t go with X39?

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u/FireteamOrcale May 23 '26

Mines 7.62 and I’ve been enjoying it. As others mentioned 7.62 is good for deer and there’s lots of surplus around as well if you are close to crown land or a range that lets you shoot it. It’s a pretty solid rifle I still need to do more testing with it and eventually get to either crown land or an outdoor range to really put it through its paces. I bought mine due to the eventually thought of hunting (I just got my license) and just the overall availability of ammo for a decently powerful round that’s not super expensive.