New Brush Gun

[DanD]

Starting to look for a new brush gun. My dad has an old Remington 760 Gamemaster that has been an absolute meat maker for the past 20 years. I was looking at the new Remington 7600's and didn't get the same feel and "magic" as I do with his older gun. Does anyone out there shoot one of the new 7600s and can offer feed back on accuracy?

 

I was also looking a lever actions but I have no experience with them. BLR's seem like an interesting hybrid between bolt and lever guns but are pricey. I also have been looking at Marlin Model 336s, but they have had quality issues as of late with the Remington Acquisition.

 

Thoughts?

[pistolp71]

No such thing as a brush gun. All bullets deflect off of brush,twigs,branches, etc. Tests were done and it has been proven.

[Hock3y24]

A 12 gauge, but pistol is correct.

[Pygmy]

Yes, all bullets deflect, and shotgun slugs deflect as badly as rifle bullets..

However, despite what Pistol 71, being the fountain of knowledge that he is, may say, there IS such a thing as a brush gun..

It is a short, light, handy firearm that is much quicker and more maneuverable to use in close, brushy cover than a heavier, longer, more unwieldy firearm...

A 6 pound Marlin 336 in whatever chambering could qualify as a brush gun, as could a Rem 760 carbine...A bolt gun with a 24 or 26" barrel which weighs perhaps 8.5-9 pounds with scope would not be such a good candidate.

Chambering is less important, since regardless of what you shoot, you need to find an opening in the brush to shoot it through, however, it's a good idea to use a bullet with good penetration, because perfect broadside shot are unlikely, and you may have to drive through considerable tissue in order to reach the vitals..

[DirtTime]

Yes, all bullets deflect, and shotgun slugs deflect as badly as rifle bullets..

However, despite what Pistol 71, being the fountain of knowledge that he is, may say, there IS such a thing as a brush gun..

It is a short, light, handy firearm that is much quicker and more maneuverable to use in close, brushy cover than a heavier, longer, more unwieldy firearm...

A 6 pound Marlin 336 in whatever chambering could qualify as a brush gun, as could a Rem 760 carbine...A bolt gun with a 24 or 26" barrel which weighs perhaps 8.5-9 pounds with scope would not be such a good candidate.

Chambering is less important, since regardless of what you shoot, you need to find an opening in the brush to shoot it through, however, it's a good idea to use a bullet with good penetration, because perfect broadside shot are unlikely, and you may have to drive through considerable tissue in order to reach the vitals..

 

There are also a ton of threads saying a lever 30/30 or .44 ( and many other calibers ) are good 'brush' guns. 

[DanD]

I should requalify my post. I'm looking for a gun that swings fast, is a fast repeater, and will be shooting 125 yards or less through clear cuts/mountain laurel/ dense hemlocks. I found a pre 64 winchester lever gun in 30-30 that had some nostaliga to it.

[older042]

I bought a browning shorttrac stalker carbine with an 18" fluted barrel and love it. They only made 300 of them with the 18" fluted barrel from the factory I couldn't pass it up. I to converted from an old remington 742 woodsmaster carbine .308 witch I refer to as old trusty rusty one of the best deer rifles ever Made as far as I'm concerned and the browing was the first rifle after holding many that felt as good or better than the remington.

[MACHINIST]

Starting to look for a new brush gun. My dad has an old Remington 760 Gamemaster that has been an absolute meat maker for the past 20 years. I was looking at the new Remington 7600's and didn't get the same feel and "magic" as I do with his older gun. Does anyone out there shoot one of the new 7600s and can offer feed back on accuracy?

 

I was also looking a lever actions but I have no experience with them. BLR's seem like an interesting hybrid between bolt and lever guns but are pricey. I also have been looking at Marlin Model 336s, but they have had quality issues as of late with the Remington Acquisition.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

 

I have 2 one in 3006 and another in 308.I am turning one into my stand gun(3-9 scope for shoots to 175) and another (1-5 scope or peep sight haven't decided yet) for up close and a walk around gun.My 3006 will do 1.250 100 yard groups with win 180 silvertips.It definitely has a preference as hornadays and Remingtons don't shoot good and the federals are out to lunch!!!Your on the right track I would look for a older 760 thats a carbine,if you can find one.I couldn't find one for a good price so I went new and may or may not cut the barrel to carbine length

[NFA-ADK]

Lever actions are great.  I have a 44 Mag in Winchester model 94 called the trapper model due to the shortened barrel.  Great gun for close shots.

 

My Winchester 30-30 is always a great gun and round but if I had to pick a good brush gun it would be the 12 gauge slug or the 35. 

 

I like the 35 and 44 Mag because they come in 200 and 240 grain but a slug is just a whole lot bigger!

[NFA-ADK]

The model 94 is a great brush gun in what ever caliber you may choose!  Light easy to carry and easy to get your target with open sights! 

 

If you are looking to go out to 125 yards I would go with the 30-30 as it is light enough yet easy to reach out an touch them at that distance again the 35 is even better IMO.  Good luck and let us know what you get and how you like it when shooting.

[DanD]

I found a used browning bpr (pump action) made in belgium in 30-06. Never heard of the bpr before. Anyone have one or use one? The action slides downward as it comes back to the receiver during the cycle of the action. Little odd but im a big pump action fan.

[ants]

Never got the whole "brush gun" thing. Brush will deflect all rifle rounds. If you're hunting in real thick stuff and shots will be under 50 yds. then use 12 ga slugs. They will deflect too but not as much IMHO.

 

" A Flippen 12 gauge... what'a ya think ???""  LOL!! 

Most of you won't get that. … But its funny.

 

 

 

 

 

[Red]

Napoleon dynamite? lol

A frickin 12 gauge whata ya think I love that part

Edited September 16, 2015 by Red

[Pygmy]

I checked out the BPR...It was only made from 1997-2001...

 

Perhaps it didn't catch on simply because it was "different"....

 

I've never actually seen nor known anybody who had one..

[NYBuckHunter27]

Mossberg 464 brush gun, i purchased one this year, checkout my thread on it.

[philoshop]

Not really what you're asking about, but the gun I use when I'm crawling on my hands and knees through thorn-apples or brier patches is a 44 mag TC Contender.

For the quick point-n-shoot situations it's a 12 ga model 37 Ithaca with a 20" barrel. I've had it for 40 years and it snaps into position like a dream. Not a fun gun to practice with though.

[Tio1]

I have both, 760 and 7600 in 30 06, and both seem to throw a stray shot when sighting. I now use model 700 270. Just my opinion

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[G-Man]

A pre Remington marlin guide gun 45/70 ,or 35 or 30/30,are quick fast handlers. Henry makes a good gun but barrel is a bit long, but has good open sights

[GreeneHunter]

I've been shooting a Winchester model 94  30/30 for over 40 years ........ its always dead on and reaches out there and I've never had a scope on it (top eject) .... Great Brush Gun !  But that's just me .

[shawnhu]

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[eagle rider]

444 Marlin is the ultimate brush buster.  IMO

[SCbklyn]

Remington 788. I have one in .308. It hasn't missed an opening day in 30+years.

[gfdeputy2]

take a look at the Ruger American predator or ranch model to me this is a brush gun

cheap, short, light, accurate smooth & easily worked bolt only drawback in looking for a brush gun is these do not have iron sights

[ants]

If I was looking for a light, fast handling rifle, that is capable of quick follow up shots, out to 150 yds  I would go for a lever action. Marlin 336, Winchester 94. Even better a vintage Savage 99 or Winchester 88. Rifles like these are light, quick and chambered in good 150 yard capable rounds.

[NYbuck50]

There are plenty of used 760's out there,if your willing to go that route. Also the remington 750 semi auto is a great little gun