RE: Enfield Jungle rifle 308.cal ?
If you want a good inexpensive "jungle rifle" (what jungle you gonna hunt in North America???) then go with a Ruger Mini-30 (7.62x39mm).
For what you want in a "jungle rifle", the Mini-30 can handle the job with ease. From small rodents (nutria etc...) to deer and some rare areas of black bears, the Mini-30 will handle with ease. (I'm refering to a bear in a forest area. I don't know of a true jungle that has bears).
The gun would work wonders on big "jungle" cats too if needed in a self defense role.
In a true jungle, one isn't going to have an open shot further than 15yards on average. The 7.62x39mm will stop anything mentioned above at those ranges. Even out to 100 yards, the 7.62x39 will work like a champ.
Plus, for a wet, humid, muddy jungle environment, the Mini-30 comes in stainless steel. A sythetic stock would be the perfect finishing touch for your "jungle gun".
In a true jungle like in south america, there is no animal in the jungle that could stand up to getting shot with a 7.62x39 and live for more than a few seconds. Especially with a quick double tap of the Ruger's semi-auto and light recoiled action.
Edited by - Hk45USP on 01/24/2002 00:14:23