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/Smiley119 Artillery Only May 24 '26

Assuming the mag well is the same as the other gen 2s you couple probably order an ar mag well for the 7.62X39

If you're doing deer 7.62 if targets 5.56