Thread: Craft me a bush hunting rifle

I guess I'm about to prove I'm getting old or just a contrarian but I don't buy into this 'must be 16-18 inches' deal.
As has been pointed out short barrels are more damaging to your hearing and once you have shorten them you can't put it back on.
I'm no expert bush hunter however I hunt with a 22inch suppressed 7x57 and a 21inch suppressed 7mm08.
The extra 4-6 inches makes no difference when it comes to getting hung up in supple jack or bush lawyer because you have your rifle in hand.
A lighter rifle however is definitely desirable.
When I faced the decision your trying to make I ended up just getting my open country rifle threaded and suppressed. They asked if I wanted it shortened, I said no.
That would give you a do everything setup depending on your scope.