Rammer,
I could see where the brush that you pictured would be very thick stuff though if it was above eye level. Used to like getting in that type of stuff for rabbits and grouse!

How well are you liking that Encore, I had a Pro Hunter on lay-away and then for some reason, opted for the Knight Disc Extreme Master Hunter .50 caliber. Possible brain fart,[:-]time will tell on that one. The other day we were in the shop where I have my Knight on lay-away and they still had my Pro Hunter hanging there, last one in stock. My wife said why don't I just drop a couple hundred down on that one also and lay it away. She is a keeper for a wife, I like her way of thinking.
I was thinking of possibly going with the .270 barrel for it and having my bases covered, for which ever type of hunting I wanted to do. Have you noticed any free play in the break breech design on the Encore? That was my biggest concern with the hinging barrel design. I have always really been a bolt action fan, just personal preference. I had kind of narrowed it down to the Encore or the Tikka models. The thing with the Tikka will be the stuck with one caliber, but a fixed barrel bolt action The Encore would give me the option of just purchasing a different barrel, although they are a little spendy these days. I really like the idea of one shot only with either gun, really makes you need to go for the best chance. This is where my dilema developed on which gun to grab, your opinions would be greatly appreciated!

Whew, sorry about the book!
Mike