Thread: To Bushpig or not to Bushpig this is the question what are your thoughts?

Hi All I Have a mossberg 270 ATR fluted barrel and decent brake on the end full length (24" Or something).
Im looking to build a Bushpig (Well for my mate not me) something nice and short for knocking round in the bush chasing stags and such.

I'm thinking 400m Max range set up for 1-200M.

Now I have an unexplained prejudice against the ole 270 I just think there are much better calibers out there (all of them haha).

But I do not want this to affect my Buddy getting the best gun for the job so, Shall we bush pig this gun (It is a very nice example of an ATR) or try trade it for a 30cal or something like that?

I feel like short barrels are not the most efficient use of a 270's ballistics??

Will probably use factory ammo at this stage.

30 cal for your intended use.

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I am currently in the process of doing the same short barrel bushpig set up. I started from scratch with buying a rifle to suit and after my digging around and mr google research I came to the conclusion a 308 is best suited to the job so I am using a tikka as starting point.
If it helps try googling 270 barrel length v velocity and see what comes up and do some research as to whether you think it is worth doing and just how much performance you will lose.
But it seems to me the 308 appears to be the best choice for what you are thinking of doing.

Originally Posted by Ftx325

I am currently in the process of doing the same short barrel bushpig set up. I started from scratch with buying a rifle to suit and after my digging around and mr google research I came to the conclusion a 308 is best suited to the job so I am using a tikka as starting point.
If it helps try googling 270 barrel length v velocity and see what comes up and do some research as to whether you think it is worth doing and just how much performance you will lose.
But it seems to me the 308 appears to be the best choice for what you are thinking of doing.

Yes I agree .308 would be my choice 270 needs a longer barrel to finnish burning their powder and they kick like a mule for what they are throwing around.

A 308 or (yikes) 7mm08 would be what you are looking for imo ---- I wouldn't look past a .260 either though if you want softer recoiling.

what about a 160gr heavy in the 270? If its not for far away stuff doesnt have to be loaded so hot
or this maybe from a tried and tested 270 fanboy? light bullet going fast maybe not recoil as much?
Already have the rifle
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-270-a-43283/

Cheers mate looking to keep to factory ammo at the moment no 270 reloading gear.

Originally Posted by csmiffy

what about a 160gr heavy in the 270? If its not for far away stuff doesnt have to be loaded so hot
or this maybe from a tried and tested 270 fanboy? light bullet going fast maybe not recoil as much?
Already have the rifle
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-270-a-43283/

Good to read these two threads as I plan on doing this to my 270. Will be reloading so should be able to sort something that works.

A little rem mod 7 or mohawk would be ideal and no modification needed. Thompson Conteder in 308 is compact and very accurate with rem 150 corlokts and very cheap.

Originally Posted by Woody

A little rem mod 7 or mohawk would be ideal and no modification needed. Thompson Conteder in 308 is compact and very accurate with rem 150 corlokts and very cheap.

Yea I like the sound of that will ask him if a single shot would suit what he wants good idea.

Originally Posted by JD300

Yea I like the sound of that will ask him if a single shot would suit what he wants good idea.

On that recomendation, I have a Model 7 308 cut to 16.5" with a DPT over barrel suppressor (OAL is same as when it was 20"), Talley LW rings and swaro 3-9x36... I bloody love that thing.

Originally Posted by Timmay

On that recomendation, I have a Model 7 308 cut to 16.5" with a DPT over barrel suppressor (OAL is same as when it was 20"), Talley LW rings and swaro 3-9x36... I bloody love that thing.

Hey @Timmay...are you using factory ammo through that rifle , and if so what do you use ?

Have you got any photos & anything you would have set up different on it?I am thinking of building one the same in the new year,l have never used a over barrel suppressor are they more efficient in noise reduction ?Would you still go with the same barrel length?

Nah, reloads mate. I've tried 130gn TTSX's which I didnt like the way they killed, Im now on 125gr Pro hunters, havent shot anything yet tho.

You can get the Thompson Compass with bolt action 5 shot mag. I tested one and accuracy was 1/2 moa out of the box; after I checked action screw torgues and bases etc. Here is a link. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tho...-action-riflet