Ideal Bush gun

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SuperCub said:
No reason whatsoever why the 7400 is not a good choice as long as you have one that is dependable. The 760/7600s are generally known to be reliable 100% of the time.
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Ok sorry, I thought you were anti 7400, I don't know where I picked that up, must have been another poster maybe another thread. Actually the best and easiest aimed follow up shots through open fir or hardwood I ever took was with the 7400 with a wide angle in .243Win, if running shots are your lot,......if you can't dance to that, then you can't dance.
 
Nothing too wrong with a lever gun. I shot a box of these last night at 1450fps. It's pretty bad ass and my close range bush gun.
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cdn1canhunt said:
lever action in some caliber of your choice??? That would be my suggestion....I have 2 Winchester model 94's in 30-30win kinda the king of the brush guns at one time. fast, light, reliable and minute of whitetail accurate.
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unstableryan said:
Nothing too wrong with a lever gun. I shot a box of these last night at 1450fps. It's pretty bad ass and my close range bush gun.
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Unstable, I wanted the guide gun this year very badly. Had one in my hands at Cabelas in Moncton, but where I'm off work on sick leave, I didn't want to spend quite that much. The 336Y came along at a lot less amount. That 45/70 would be a reliable thumper in the woods where those 70 yard shots down a narrow lane looks like 200 lol.
 
I was in your exact position a few years back. I desperately wanted an RFB to fill the whole (which I believe is the PERFECT bush pusher). However, I just couldn't swing the cash.




So I settled on this:



Remington 750 Carbine in .308 with Knoxx RR Stock.

Aside from an RFB, I think this is as close to perfect as you can get.

-Cost. My whole setup is less than $800.
-length. Less than 35 inches with the stock fully shortened.
-carrying. Works well with a normal sling, or single point. It hangs at my right side, ready to draw, but out of the way of my machete.
-reliability. The gas port was moved when they moved from the 7400 series to the 750. Can't speak for em all, but mine's never hiccuped once.
-sights. The irons are fine, but a red dot is great in thick bush. Both eyes open.
-stock. Not only adjustable, but also has two integral springs that absorb recoil and prevent muzzle flip. Knoxx claims recoil reduction of 85% - which makes sense, as it's less kicky than a .223 (not that .308 is kicky to begin with)
Versatility- there's not many critters in this country that won't fall to a .308

The only drawback (aside from not being an RFB) is the noise. I'm told it's very loud by others at the range, but it has a recessed crown and sort of throws the sound away from the shooter, so not bad for me.

I got it for bush pushing but the first moose I got with it was at 200 yards. Bang flop.
 
While I am definitely not a fan of a semi for a big game hunting rifle, I do own a 7400 in .30/06. It has been in the family since it was new in 87 or so. It is reasonably accurate and never jams but, it is kept clean and not over lubed. Having said this, I would not hold onto it if it didn't have sentimental value.
 
kodiakjack said:
I was in your exact position a few years back. I desperately wanted an RFB to fill the whole (which I believe is the PERFECT bush pusher). However, I just couldn't swing the cash.




So I settled on this:



Remington 750 Carbine in .308 with Knoxx RR Stock.

Aside from an RFB, I think this is as close to perfect as you can get.

-Cost. My whole setup is less than $800.
-length. Less than 35 inches with the stock fully shortened.
-carrying. Works well with a normal sling, or single point. It hangs at my right side, ready to draw, but out of the way of my machete.
-reliability. The gas port was moved when they moved from the 7400 series to the 750. Can't speak for em all, but mine's never hiccuped once.
-sights. The irons are fine, but a red dot is great in thick bush. Both eyes open.
-stock. Not only adjustable, but also has two integral springs that absorb recoil and prevent muzzle flip. Knoxx claims recoil reduction of 85% - which makes sense, as it's less kicky than a .223 (not that .308 is kicky to begin with)
Versatility- there's not many critters in this country that won't fall to a .308

The only drawback (aside from not being an RFB) is the noise. I'm told it's very loud by others at the range, but it has a recessed crown and sort of throws the sound away from the shooter, so not bad for me.

I got it for bush pushing but the first moose I got with it was at 200 yards. Bang flop.
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An interesting build you have there for sure. I'm not a big fan of Black for hunting, however I do shoot AR's, M-14s and the like and I recognize the functionality over mere looks. That stock must absorb a lot of the .308Win and make it feel like my old 7400 in .243win for follow up shots.
Interesting you noted the 750's port has been moved. Moved nearer the chamber or further?? I wonder why? I always wondered myself and could never confirm if Remington used the same size gas port on both the Rifle and carbine length barrels in the 7400/750 series. I would have found out about functioning if I could have got my rifle barrel cut to Carbine length by a gunsmith. all efforts have failed, so I resigned myself to trying to track down a Carbine 7400 barrel with a WTB in the EE. No luck as I figure there would not be any.:(:(

P.S. if you ever consider selling or trading that Carbine, put back to original config, I have some different stuff that might interest you. PM is me if so, thanks.
 
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nomad 68 said:
While I am definitely not a fan of a semi for a big game hunting rifle, I do own a 7400 in .30/06. It has been in the family since it was new in 87 or so. It is reasonably accurate and never jams but, it is kept clean and not over lubed. Having said this, I would not hold onto it if it didn't have sentimental value.
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My '06 7400 is from 1986, one owner a co-worker, I bought it in 2010. The .243Win was from 1983 NIB by me. Accuracy has always been as good with both.
 
RememberTheSomme said:
An interesting build you have there for sure. I'm not a big fan of Black for hunting, however I do shoot AR's, M-14s and the like and I recognize the functionality over mere looks. That stock must absorb a lot of the .308Win and make it feel like my old 7400 in .243win for follow up shots.
Interesting you noted the 750's port has been moved. Moved nearer the chamber or further?? I wonder why? I always wondered myself and could never confirm if Remington used the same size gas port on both the Rifle and carbine length barrels in the 7400/750 series. I would have found out about functioning if I could have got my rifle barrel cut to Carbine length by a gunsmith. all efforts have failed, so I resigned myself to trying to track down a Carbine 7400 barrel with a WTB in the EE. No luck as I figure there would not be any.:(:(

P.S. if you ever consider selling or trading that Carbine, put back to original config, I have some different stuff that might interest you. PM is me if so, thanks.
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Iirc, the port was moved closer to the chamber to give a little more wallup to the cycling process. That way lighter loads would be less prone to jamming, and it would power through grime or build up on a gun that's not kept in tip top shape.


If by "different stuff" you mean a BNIB Keltec RFB that you're looking to trade for a beat up brush buster, then YOU my friend have got yourself a deal! ;-P
 
kodiakjack said:
Iirc, the port was moved closer to the chamber to give a little more wallup to the cycling process. That way lighter loads would be less prone to jamming, and it would power through grime or build up on a gun that's not kept in tip top shape.


If by "different stuff" you mean a BNIB Keltec RFB that you're looking to trade for a beat up brush buster, then YOU my friend have got yourself a deal! ;-P
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LOL,....sorry no Bull Puppies but a lot of guys can use the Tavors and T97s where .22CF is legal for deer. The .308 has more authority though.
 
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