I use a 30/30 Marlin. It is an excellent brush gun. The woods are extremely thick where I hunt. The barrel is short, which makes it very easy to manuver through the brush. The farthest shot I get on a Whitetail is 40-50 yards through the heavy timber. It is a very tough, durable, and reliable firearm. If you hunt in the brush, I highly recommend the 30/30 Marlin.