Thread: Off the shelf bush pig

Originally Posted by MB

There was an interesting thread a while a go about the perfect do it all rifle, can't find it now, but sort of came to the conclusion that one rifle can't do it all, but it can do a lot. My choice would be a "bushpig" of some description with a 2-10x scope or similar. It would cover close range bush work and out to 300m (maybe further) in the right hands.

In the right chambering, definitely further.

Originally Posted by MB

There was an interesting thread a while a go about the perfect do it all rifle, can't find it now, but sort of came to the conclusion that one rifle can't do it all, but it can do a lot. My choice would be a "bushpig" of some description with a 2-10x scope or similar. It would cover close range bush work and out to 300m (maybe further) in the right hands.

I am completely confident with my 16" 308 to 500 yards, proven itself time and again

Originally Posted by Gibo

I am completely confident with my 16" 308 to 500 yards, proven itself time and again

what are you feeding it outta curiosity ?

165 Nosler BT at 2650

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

The Ruger Ranch/American would be a cheaper option. And probably do the same job.

Ruger have been doing a threaded 18" 308 Predator for years, lightweight and they are as accurate as any Tikka, owning several rifles in each brand. Plastic stocks, just a bit shitter than the shit tikka plastic stock.

Firedot or Trijicon 1-4 illuminated post would be my preferred optic.

The RRP on the rifle is $1899, comparable with Tikka models.

I would have thought it's the Ducks Guts for NZ as I hear a lot have a Bushpig rifle.
There always modification s to be had bit this is an off the shelf Bushpig, you asked, they listened.
It's easy for Tikka to trim the barrel etc but changing the twist changes the tooling for them.

Some will like it some won't but it's another offering.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Sounds a lot like mine except for the carbon
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One thing I would add. The Firedot is a must.

Here's mine with the mrs 7.62 howa mini which I have also cut back to 16" since this pic and I added a second s/s baffle to the 308 supp .



Mine is the firedot scope but rarely turn it on , only in very low light or looking into dark shaded areas . Don't think I would really miss it if didn't have it 95 percent of the time.

Originally Posted by MB

Ruger Ranch are pretty nasty rifles though. I'm sure they do the job, but you get what you pay for. Just to be clear, I'm not saying go buy a Tikka Bush. I've just sold a Tikka and don't think I want another one.

That is true, Tikka are a much nicer made, better materials and workmanship, hold their value, but for literally getting the job done no difference, I like both.

Originally Posted by Ftx325

Here's mine with the mrs 7.62 howa mini which I have also cut back to 16" since this pic and I added a second s/s baffle to the 308 supp .

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Mine is the firedot scope but rarely turn it on , only in very low light or looking into dark shaded areas . Don't think I would really miss it if didn't have it 95 percent of the time.

I have my Firedot turned on all the time but only at a low setting. You can't see it in bright sunlight but if you look into a dark piece of bush it's visible. I have had a number of occasions where I would have struggled to get a bead on a black pig if I didn't have it. Eyes getting older probably doesn't help either.

Dumb questions about firedots. Presumably they need a battery, how long does the battery last? Can you still use the scope with a dead battery?

Originally Posted by MB

Dumb questions about firedots. Presumably they need a battery, how long does the battery last? Can you still use the scope with a dead battery?

With a dead battery you just have a "normal" scope so no problem. It runs on a CR2032 and the Firedot can be set to about 6 different intensity levels (or brightnesses) and it is turned on as soon as the scope is moved. If you are in a vehicle or carrying it the Firedot will be on. You can turn it off though.
I have had mine about 3 years and it has been carried around a fair bit and I have not yet changed the battery. The good thing is, if the battery does go flat you still have a perfectly good scope to use.

Originally Posted by Gibo

165 Nosler BT at 2650

Same speed with my 16 Inch tikka and 168 eldm.
Great rig!

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Dean Maisey does the Kaimai rifle and that is a really nice interpretation of the bushpig. Probably more $$$ than the Tikka package though...
https://kaimairifle.co.nz/

Isn't the 3030 pretty much the perfect bush rifle?

The x39 is often compared to the 3030 so yes