Thread: What would your ultimate Bush Pig rifle build be and what NZ gunsmith would you use?

Do you really need something with a massive pill for short range bush hunting? My experience level with this is zero. I would have thought that for close range work pretty much anything would have enough wallop, the main thing is to put the lead sleeping pill in the right place?

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Do you really need something with a massive pill for short range bush hunting? My experience level with this is zero. I would have thought that for close range work pretty much anything would have enough wallop, the main thing is to put the lead sleeping pill in the right place?

I believe the advantage of a heavy pill is less deflection off twigs/small branches etc that you often end up shooting through when bush hunting.

Originally Posted by GWH

I believe the advantage of a heavy pill is less deflection off twigs/small branches etc that you often end up shooting through when bush hunting.

I believe that was tested and completely debunked a few years back.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I believe that was tested and completely debunked a few years back.

yeah it probably has been debunked, but the best result in believing your 'heavier bullet' (or whatever bullet) doesn't get deflected is just getting on with taking the shot at the right time and not worrying about branches and twigs that may make you miss that best opportunity

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Do you really need something with a massive pill for short range bush hunting? My experience level with this is zero. I would have thought that for close range work pretty much anything would have enough wallop, the main thing is to put the lead sleeping pill in the right place?

I know exactly what you mean! I took my mutt out last night with a borrowed BSA Majestic 243 wearing a 2-7 vx1 and taped suppressor and man did it feel like the business! And in terms of energy well the humble 223 has well over that magical 1000 ft-lbs and I know numerous people who use the 223 religiously but I just don't shoot enough to place the bullet perfect every time.