Brush Gun Advice

[washelkhunter]

Aren't brush guns supposed to small, compact and easy to handle, instead of a full sized rifle ? Makes complete sense to me.

   And we're back to the Marlins! Light, compact, multiple shots, built like tanks and do they ever not work?

[Rich_S]

Aren't brush guns supposed to small, compact and easy to handle, instead of a full sized rifle ? Makes complete sense to me.

Agree. Along with the parameters specified by the OP, we're looking at the carbine versions. 18" of ear blasting noise!

I'm kind of surprised no one has brought up the Ruger Mini-30. I've never handled one, but I'm thinking it's a minimalist deer cartridge and is too minor for Wapiti. Then there are the Ruger lever guns. I've never even seen one, much less handled or fired one.

Darn! I need another safe. I wonder if I could talk "She who must be obeyed" into coming out of retirement for a few months? Naw, best not ever mention that.

[fly-by]

Just finished putting this one together.  Very light, well balanced, and handy.

Remington 600 in .308
Vintage Leupold Detacho Scout Base and rings (There are also vintage Redfield mounts available)
Leupold VX-II 1.5-4x28 Scout Scope

No rules about a brush gun being mid or big bore....

[Bookworm007]

Just finished putting this one together.  Very light, well balanced, and handy.

Remington 600 in .308
Vintage Leupold Detacho Scout Base and rings (There are also vintage Redfield mounts available)
Leupold VX-II 1.5-4x28 Scout Scope

No rules about a brush gun being mid or big bore....

Is that the stock barrel length or did you put a custom barrel on?

[jay.sharkbait]

Saiga .410 re barreled to .444 marlin

Now we're talking!

What about skipping the rifle altogether? Have you considered a handgun? A Ruger Super Red Hawk in 454 ( or 480 ) would be great. The big S&W and BFR revolvers are great too, but they a bit more specialized than a Ruger. The Rugers will work pretty well as a secondary gun while out and about. The big Smiths or a 10" BFR are a little large to carry as a secondary, but they make a great primary weapon.

I switched to handguns for most of my hunting  years ago and I've never regretted it. For anything under 100 yards a scoped revolver in the right caliber will flatten anything in this state. I'd recommend a Contender/Encore but you said that follow up shots were a concern.

If you're sticking with the rifles, a Savage 99 or Winchester 88 are hard to beat. An 88 in 358 Winchester would be an amazing combo if you could find one for the right price.

Andrew

I knew you would get it!

[Bookworm007]

Pistol is tempting but I like my rifles.

And I think I found my solution

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3037055/sw-washington-rifles-for-sale--marlin-336--35-remington

Already has a good brush scope on it. Just wish it have open sights too.

[fly-by]

 
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Is that the stock barrel length or did you put a custom barrel on?
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That is the stock 18.5" ribbed barrel.  The later 600 Mohawk has a heavier profile barrel and omitted the rib, which is needed for the forward scope position.   There is a Mohawk for sale in Auburn which would work well with the traditional scope placement and it is priced very fairly assuming good condition.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/2923913/seattle-washington-rifles-for-sale--remington-mohawk-600-308-win

[yorketransport]

Saiga .410 re barreled to .444 marlin

Now we're talking!

What about skipping the rifle altogether? Have you considered a handgun? A Ruger Super Red Hawk in 454 ( or 480 ) would be great. The big S&W and BFR revolvers are great too, but they a bit more specialized than a Ruger. The Rugers will work pretty well as a secondary gun while out and about. The big Smiths or a 10" BFR are a little large to carry as a secondary, but they make a great primary weapon.

I switched to handguns for most of my hunting  years ago and I've never regretted it. For anything under 100 yards a scoped revolver in the right caliber will flatten anything in this state. I'd recommend a Contender/Encore but you said that follow up shots were a concern.

If you're sticking with the rifles, a Savage 99 or Winchester 88 are hard to beat. An 88 in 358 Winchester would be an amazing combo if you could find one for the right price.

Andrew

I knew you would get it!

If you can make one, I might be willing to over look the ugly factor of the Saiga!

Pistol is tempting but I like my rifles.

And I think I found my solution

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3037055/sw-washington-rifles-for-sale--marlin-336--35-remington

Already has a good brush scope on it. Just wish it have open sights too.

That's a good choice. The 35 Rem is a very cool caliber. You should be able to get an XS sights rail and iron sight setup for that gun. Throw the scope in a set of QD rings and you're good to go. I had an 1895 in 450 Marlin set up that way and it was great.

Andrew

[Rich_S]

Is that the stock barrel length or did you put a custom barrel on?
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That is the stock 18.5" ribbed barrel.  The later 600 Mohawk has a heavier profile barrel and omitted the rib, which is needed for the forward scope position.   There is a Mohawk for sale in Auburn which would work well with the traditional scope placement and it is priced very fairly assuming good condition.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/2923913/seattle-washington-rifles-for-sale--remington-mohawk-600-308-win
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My first deer rifle! Only in .243, I bought it for $125 from Warshal's Sporting Goods in downtown Seattle.  After sighting it in, I was sure I had chosen the wrong sport. There's something about the stocks on those pretty little rifles that doesn't fit my shoulder. It would bring tears to my eyes every time I would touch off a round.

I traded it in on a Smith & Wesson (Howa) 7 mm Rem. Mag that was comfortable to shoot in comparison.  That's still a pretty rifle, though. I can't imagine shooting one chambered for .350 Rem. Mag!

[CAMPMEAT]

Is that the stock barrel length or did you put a custom barrel on?

That is the stock 18.5" ribbed barrel.  The later 600 Mohawk has a heavier profile barrel and omitted the rib, which is needed for the forward scope position.   There is a Mohawk for sale in Auburn which would work well with the traditional scope placement and it is priced very fairly assuming good condition.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/2923913/seattle-washington-rifles-for-sale--remington-mohawk-600-308-win
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My first deer rifle! Only in .243, I bought it for $125 from Warshal's Sporting Goods in downtown Seattle.  After sighting it in, I was sure I had chosen the wrong sport. There's something about the stocks on those pretty little rifles that doesn't fit my shoulder. It would bring tears to my eyes every time I would touch off a round.

I traded it in on a Smith & Wesson (Howa) 7 mm Rem. Mag that was comfortable to shoot in comparison.  That's still a pretty rifle, though. I can't imagine shooting one chambered for .350 Rem. Mag!
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My mom worked at Warshal's for years in the 60's......

[pd]

Pistol is tempting but I like my rifles.

And I think I found my solution

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3037055/sw-washington-rifles-for-sale--marlin-336--35-remington

Already has a good brush scope on it. Just wish it have open sights too.

Yup, that will work.  Show us that gun in a year or two (the woodstock)--I'll bet you it won't be that pretty.

[Bookworm007]

Pistol is tempting but I like my rifles.

And I think I found my solution

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3037055/sw-washington-rifles-for-sale--marlin-336--35-remington

Already has a good brush scope on it. Just wish it have open sights too.

Yup, that will work.  Show us that gun in a year or two (the woodstock)--I'll bet you it won't be that pretty.

Probably not, but considering someone already took the factory sight off its already been molested and I suppose I could buy a synthetic stock for it. I just like the look of wood better