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/KalashnikovParty May 23 '26

I would do 5.56 for the simple fact that it takes stanaag mags. In a hypothetical shtf scenario, ammo and mags will be easier to find since 5.56 is widely issued as we are a nato country

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u/mischling2543 May 24 '26

Imo doesn't make any sense to plan around scavenging ammo in some Walking Dead scenario because if society has collapsed to the point you can steal military ammo, you can just steal a C7 or C9 instead