Dependig on how thick the brush is where you plan to hunt. If it's thick, the shotgun or a .30-30 would be better. If it isn't thick, a .243, .260, 7mm-08, .308, 6.5mm Swede or .270 would be my choices.

For brush hunting, Ishoot aBRN A-5 12ga/w Hastings Paradox Barrel and Sabots or Marlin 336c .30-30.

For open area shooting, I shoot a Ruger M77 6.5mm Swede/w 156gr Norma"Alaska" ammo.

For Power Line shooting,same as above or .270/w 130gr NP ammo.