I would just as soon have my .270 in the brush.

Yea i think the " Brush gun " thing is just its label i dont think it will do any better in the brush as a 270 or 30/06 or w/e, BUT that being said i love my 30- 30, and its a classic!

That is what I use here in Minnesota and I've downed 4 deer with it so far. It is an awesome brush gun that is for sure!

im in AB and i use a 30-30. I've shot two deer anda moose with it.

30-30 will work great for that!

Great gun! There are better "brush guns" but the added yardage you will get out of the 30/30 makes it a better overall choice. My first deer rifle was a 30/30 and I still use it from time to time now. You will be suprised how accurate they are out around 100 yards with open sights!

whats a brush gun ?

A gun you can shoot game with or paint a house with..Geez don't you know anything

You can shoot brush or trees with any caliber for that matter but it's better to shoot the deer.A brush gun should be defined as a short handy firearm, accurate enough for short to medium range and light in weight for prolonged slithering in the thick stuff.A 30-30 fits the bill as does many others.My personal favorite is a 6.5x55 with handloaded 160gr Hornadys.Penetrates deer completely reguardless of angle and moose broadside.Never have recovered a bullet.Just my take..................Harold

Here's the perfect "brush gun".... A "plain jane" open sighted Marlin .30-30 [8D]


For longer distances, when not in the thick woods and heavy brush, I will be using this... A bolt action Savage, chambered in .308 with a 3-9 scope. [8D]


One for one style of hunting, one for another. The best of both worlds!

Butch A.