RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

X3, I believe heavy and slow = "brush gun" is a myth. I would pick the lightest ,shortest gun, in my collection to hunt brush.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

Thank you.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

The 243 has the best chance of dodging the brush, due to the smaller surface area of the bullet, which is about 60%less than a 30/30 or a 30/06 bullet. A bullet that will hit brush and still go straight is a MYTH[:@]. Choose the bullet that is less likely to hit a twig, or better yet wait fora clear shot.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

There is no such thing as a "brush" gun.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

No such thing as a brush gun. Just make sure you stay away from buckshot. That stuff should be illegal!!

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

Obviously, the opinion of someone who has never used buckshot.

For hunting heavy cover, it would be my first choice, and I have killed more than 20 deer and hogs with 12 ga 00 with not a single animal taking a step after being hit.

Hunting with buckshot is much like hunting with archery tackle, you must know your limitations. Inside 50 yards, there is nothing deadlier.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

I use my Savage 300 Model 99f to do the trick.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

Sorry retrieverman...I've used it and I've seen it used. I've patterned it with up to a super full choke out to 50 yards and even then it stinks.

If your shooting 12 inch groups with it bless you but I don't buy for a second that of 20 big game animalsyou have shot with it none has taken a step. Penetration is generally poor and what is it .22 caliber?

I'm looking for more than randon pellet placement. The stuff stinks and shoudn't be used for deer.

I will however defend to the death your right to use it.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

Buy it or not, I couldn't care less. I shoot Remington 3" magnum 00 buck out of a Benelli Super 90 with a 21" barrel and Patternmaster choke.

RE: USe for a brush gun?
 

I agree with retrieverman any bullet will be deflected by brush. My advice is use a accurate rifle with scope where your can pick out holes threw the brush to shoot through.