Thread: Bush rifles

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

yes bush pigs needs to disappear stupid term - much earlier rifles got the description stalking rifles or mountain rifles meaning a rifle that was lighter designed to carry all day - was carbine not for a saddle rifle carried by cavalry short and handy

I don't really agree with the term either, but I think the thing that distinguishes them from previously known iterations, is their suppressor that is almost touching the forend. Not common in the US.

Suppressors arent common in the us

No wonder they’re not common when you realise the rigmarole to legally own one.

Yea same as aussie. Youd think it would fall under some kind of h&s bs

Originally Posted by luckey

Identical set-up here, except 2.5-10x42 scope. Perfect combo for Sth island bush & modest tops work. Shoots Superformance 150g SST at about 2770 fps.

Same setup but aimpoint red dot fitted that can be swapped out with qd rings on a swaro 3-9 #4 reticle scope for low light and longer range shots.

Also run an old school Rossi lever action .44 mag with red dot for real tight bush.(kaimais,lake tarawera)

Originally Posted by longshot

I don't really agree with the term either, but I think the thing that distinguishes them from previously known iterations, is their suppressor that is almost touching the forend. Not common in the US.

Good point

I got bergara b14 extreme, short, light and accurate with Leupold vx3, described as mountain rifle by manufacturer. Hardly notice it being super light, not much more than 3kg can carry it for days. No suppressor to keep it under 100cm, when it's on ya shoulder barrel only a few centimeters above, doesn't get hooked up. Super light trigger 2pds factory can be adjusted less. being light and short she bucks good but manage to get quick followups when required. I love it and highly recommend.

Originally Posted by caberslash

Nosler? Haha no thanks, if I want to waste money on bullets I'd buy Berger

To which i also shoot in my Saum both excellent projectiles so off ya tot mate

Originally Posted by blip

Yea same as aussie. Youd think it would fall under some kind of h&s bs

No, because it's a "silencer", and silenced weapons are only used for nefarious purposes.
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Oh yea that's right. Wonder have they done a study to see how many crims use suppressors

Originally Posted by blip

Oh yea that's right. Wonder have they done a study to see how many crims use suppressors

Don’t encourage them! ( to do a study)

Originally Posted by Tahr

They do look a bit retro don’t they…
But there will never be as many deer shot in the trees with so called “bush pigs” as there all ready have been with 25” SMLE’s. Dunno how they did it.
The majority of ‘bush pigs’ and their owners spend most of their lives in open country and scattered/open bush. Not many bush pigs go real bush hunting.

I'll put myself in the minority then.

Me too mate,me too.

Suppressors have actually become easier to obtain in the USA recently but it does come at a cost and regulation , it is a viable option now in many or most states .
What they do seem to do differently is that " over barrel " suppressors don't seem to be the norm .
So barrel length is a hot topic over there when you consider the overall length of a Rifle with a forward mounted Suppressor can get a bit unwieldy
A 20 inch barrel with a 9 inch suppressor hanging off the front is a very long Rifle