[quote]ORIGINAL: The Rifleman

I whole heartedly agree with Paxomesa - there is nothing that is going to penetrate brush - other then a bazooka.

Use a good 30 caliber rifle with common sense and you will get lot's ofgame.

I also agree that on close shots that a 30/30 Winchester rifle is as good as any out there.


I agree with Rifleman, nothing is going to penetrate brush. When people refere to "brush guns" they are refering to the size of the rifle it self. Short guns like carbines and levers are considered brush guns. It sounds like you hunt pretty much the same terraine I do and I use a 336 Marlin in 30-30 for deer and 45-70 for larger game. Along with the new LE ammo from Hornady, these combinations are the way to go for brush guns.