Thread: Bush Gun

The new Leverlution amo in 30 30 changes the game TSK.

MattyP, my Savage is in mint condition with a Burris Fullfield on it, just want to look after it.
Will put skinner sights to make life easier.
Was hoping everyone would say 30-30 was the way to go lol. Best I check out .308 as well and make a decision from there. If I remember the Ruger American comes in a compact option. Anyone used one?

Marlin 30-30 with 6 power fixed scope is my bush gun ,dropped a few deer now with it .Red at Central Waiau was about 90-100mtres .Pengy is right about the new Leverolution ammo being the bees Knees .I have a bung eye and even I can put 3 shots into a 2 inch circle at 100 mtres with it .A mate who reckons a 30-30 is only good for knocking in fence posts and checking the depth of the long drop can shoot 1 inch at 100mtres .I sight it in at 1 inch high at 100 and havent had any problems .In my opinion there are a great bush gun short sturdy ,can be used for a walking stick climbing steep sections ,push it if front of you in the thick stuff with no fears of catching leaves and shit in any mechanisms .I personally find the Winchester and marlin both carry well balanced in the hand and come up to my eye really easy . The safety on the marlin is really positive so you can crank one into the chamber ,engage the safety and let the hammer slowly down onto it ,so it is really quiet and easy to take a shot ,youu just pull hammer back and disengage the safety ,both of which are ideally positioned for your thumb .I also like my Browning A bolt 243 and if Im going to an area of bush with river flats or possibility of longer shot I will take that instead

I shoot a 270 for the open country, but.................if I'm heading somewhere strictly bush I take my Rossi .44mag - single shot, open sights, 22" barrel, Highland 240g pills hitting the A4 paper the target was printed on @ 120m and clover leaf @ 60m and when you hit an animal at bush shooting range they go down for good!!

Im putting my 44mag on the market ( reluctant sale ) will post up pics in B&S tomorrow, would fit the bill. Ruger 77/44 12" barrel with gunworks can & Bushy Elite 2-7 x 32 scope

Mint bush stumpy

Philipo, got a funny feeling that going to be well out of my price range lol

@Philipo...keen to see what you have

Any .308 but definately go for a red dot. Aimpoint are the nuts (evidently) but I use a Bushnell. Nutnfancy on YouTube rates them highly and seems to put optics through their paces. Best thing on red dots in the bush is 'both eyes open' and with 3000 hours I just leave it on when hunting. I reckon main thing in bush gun is a safety you are completely comfortable with. Consider a rifle that uses a safety that is the same as something you already use. Keep safe in the hills.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Sounds like a poachers gun.

Na. That would be a .22 with subs....

Another really bad point about a lever action. Carry that mother when it's real cold and tell me what you think.

Carry mine in June /July in frosts ec ,no problems at all .I wear thin camo gloves though as I have really white hands