What leveraction for brush gun
12-19-2010, 07:32 AM
#11
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
There is such a thing as a brush gun. It is a short, light weight, quick handling little rifle that is easy to carry around and quick to get a shot off with.
Now, there is no such thing as a brush bullet. If a bullet hits brush of any kind it will be deflected.
Some great brush guns are the Marlin rifles (I have the 444 marlin) and Ruger compact M77's (I like the laminate compact).
Now, there is no such thing as a brush bullet. If a bullet hits brush of any kind it will be deflected.
Some great brush guns are the Marlin rifles (I have the 444 marlin) and Ruger compact M77's (I like the laminate compact).
12-19-2010, 08:03 AM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 75
For all intents and purposes, most lever guns where and still are considered ideal for hunting in brushy areas. Short, quick and light. A marlin 336 or winchester 94 chambered in 30-30 is a very fine choice. Marlin 1895 chambered in 45-70 is another fine choice, but ammo prices of the 45-70 are alot more than the 30-30 ( atleast in my area they are ) Winchester made a model 88 lever that is chambered in many configurations which would also make a fine gun for brushy hunting. ( for all of you out there that are lucky enough to have a model 88, I envy you, I am still looking for a nice one at a decent price) Ruger made the model 96 which you can find chambered in .44 mag which would also be a nice choice for what you want to do. Out to 100 yards you should be fine with the 44 mag. Browning has the blr, which is chambered in many choices. savage made the 99, if you can find one that has a shorter barrel, it would be great too. The couple Savage 99's that I have seem to have pretty long barrels. I don't know how short they made the 99 barrels from the factory. There are also a buttload of semi auto carbines that where made by Remington, Winchester (model 100), and the Browning bar that would be awsome!!!!!
Gee, with all this talking about some of these guns, I feel like going out and buying a bunch of them, but I currently don't have the funds to so that sucks.
There are plenty of guns to choose from out there that will suit you just fine. Go out, pick them up, handle them, draw it up to your shoulder and find the one that feels best to you. Good luck and God bless.
Gee, with all this talking about some of these guns, I feel like going out and buying a bunch of them, but I currently don't have the funds to so that sucks.
There are plenty of guns to choose from out there that will suit you just fine. Go out, pick them up, handle them, draw it up to your shoulder and find the one that feels best to you. Good luck and God bless.
12-19-2010, 08:04 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,081
I hunt bears with hounds, we have to go through some pretty thick brush, the gun I use when doing this is a stainless Marlin 1895GS Guide Gun in 45-70. A small, quick handling rifle that it very accurate and packs a big punch, capable of killing anything in North America.
12-19-2010, 08:43 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Where the ducks don't come no more
Posts: 4,420
I have a Win 94 AE 'Trapper' chambered in 30-30 that has been reemed out to 30-30 Ackley Improved. Whole gun is about as long as a yard stick and I have taken deer with it out to 225 yards. They certainly don't make the short 94s anymore, and the new 94s that are coming out in 2011 are going to be made in the orient and msrp is up over a grand. Look for a good used one if you want to go the winchester route.
Remington made the 760 for decades, and they made them in several different chamberings. They are nice and point like an 870 (have about the same trigger too), but you can get off a quick second shot if need be, and the one my grandfather handed down to me in 30-06 shoots sub MOA with 165gr factory loads. They can often be found very reasonably priced on the used rack at almost any gun shop.
Remington made the 760 for decades, and they made them in several different chamberings. They are nice and point like an 870 (have about the same trigger too), but you can get off a quick second shot if need be, and the one my grandfather handed down to me in 30-06 shoots sub MOA with 165gr factory loads. They can often be found very reasonably priced on the used rack at almost any gun shop.
12-19-2010, 08:53 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,143
Anyway to answer your question I'd buy the Marlin 336 in 30-30 cal. They're well made guns,have a light recoil and make an effective medium size game rifle out 150 yards or so.
Last edited by jerry d; 12-19-2010 at 08:57 AM.
12-19-2010, 02:23 PM
#18
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
Marlin 336 30-30 ..Walmart..350.00 ..groups the size of a quarter at 100yds..using standard Walmart brand WInchester Hollow Points..both deer shot with this rifle were dropped in thier tracks..
However..for the same price you can get a Remington 700 270 cal..which is better..can be used for brush or long open shots..
However..for the same price you can get a Remington 700 270 cal..which is better..can be used for brush or long open shots..
12-19-2010, 07:59 PM
#19
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 61
Well I think I have found a gun I like. Now I would like to see one in person. I like the Marlin 1895SBL in 45-70. Since I will primarily be using it in the Mountains of North Carolina I felt it had the best to offer. I don't need a long shooting gun, just a short easy to handle rifle with some nock down power. Since it is always raing or snowing when I'm there it seemed to have the right construction. Any one seen one or have any experiance. Oh yeah, thanks for all the advice and in put. It was very helpfull.
