[EdSy]

For survival or only hunting firearm, it would have to be a .22 LR bolt action, tube feed, with a quality low power variable scope, and back-up open sights. A brick of 500 22 LR rounds weighs little more than a box of 25 12 gauge 1-1/4 ounce hunting loads. -Ed

 

[Riverbear]

It would probably be my 12ga SXS. It’s very capable for most game and I could get by with a pocket full of various shells. With two fixed choke barrels and two triggers, odds are it will function when needed.

 

[witdog2020]

I have a Savage 24 .22/410 O/U. It’s pretty versatile. I would love to find Savage .223/.20ga or similar rifle cartridge. It weighs about 6.5lbs. Very light. I think if they would shorten the barrel on these slightly, add some sling studs they would be onto something.

 

[rw993]

Mod 71 in 348wcf.....

 

[SecondChance]

I would have to lean towards a Savage 22Mag/20ga with a quality low power scope. .Would depend alot of where we were going to.

 

[The Canuck]

Mod 71 in 348wcf.....

My Grandfather bought one new in the 50's. Serial# dates it to the last year of production. He gave it to me back in 2000. Killed my first whitetail with it. If I had only one choice though it would be my 20ga. With a handful of different ammo it will cover my needs to kill anything from bunnies to moose.

 

[jdsfarms]

I have a 348 passed down from my grandfather also ,also a marlin 336 in 35 remington passes down from the other both bought new back in the 50's,the first gun I bought for myself was an 1895 marlin in 45/70 I bought back in the 70's all great brush guns and all still going strong my grandson's will get them someday.. not soon I hope .. Jerry

 

[ThatsmeKB]

Grandmas old Steven's 22/410. Killed alot of critters with it. It's super light and it does what its suppose todo.

 

[henrydog]

Your guys definition of a brush gun is a lot different than mine. I am a subscriber to the Church of Elmer Keith, 45/70 all the way. I pack a older Marlin 1895.

 

[MBA5]

No gun will shoot true through brush. So "it" doesn't exist in reality.

 

[9point3]

When I think deer in the brush, I always think short, light with the ability to shoulder and fire fast and quick follow up shots.

Ruger 44 Semi Auto with a low powered scope fills the bill

 

[Merlyn]

In my part of the country, a .22/20ga. Fills the bill.......a HUNTER will have NO trouble killing deer with the .22 as has been proven over years of practice (by others, of course)....the 20ga is for "backup" with a host of different loads.....had a camper special Savage..good unit with the 20" bbls.......m

 

[entropy]

A drilling. That's the next gun I'm working on. I want a Sauer 16x16/9.3x74R to go with my 16 SxS Sauer.
At the moment, It would be my AR.

 

[Martinez Shooter]

358 win in a bolt gun. 20” barrel with a 1.5-6x42 scope. Handle it all from 10 feet to about 250 yards.

 

[6541]

I have two Marlin 336 lever guns in .35 Remington and a Marlin 39AS lever gun in .22 S, L, and LR. The 336's each wear a Leupold 2X7 Vari X II scope in Leupold mounts and the 39AS wears a Leupold 4 X Rim Fire Special scope in Weaver mounts. The 336 RC is a 1968 model has taken many a nice deer while the other Marlin is a 336CS is almost new and has never been in the field. If I had to into the wilderness with only one gun, it would have to be the Marlin 39AS, which is like new and has never been in the field, and a 500 round brick of Federal high velocity 40 grain solid points.

I would sure as heck remember where I left my 1968 Marlin 336RC .35 Remington with a good supply of 200 grain Hornady .35 Remington ammo with the polymer spire point bullets.

I would also take plenty of matches, red pepper, small cast iron skillet and my Case skinning knife.

I would also take a roll of toilet paper as using cold, frost covered leaves brings back too many unpleasant memories.

A bottle or two of Rebel Yell bourbon, in case of snake bite, would be a nice addition.

 

[Doubles Shooter]

I have a Winchester 94 Trapper model in 30-30. Perfect for thick underbrush. Short, but comes up quick. Those wild grapes and Woodbine are rough traveling with a longer gun.

 

[JEB]

Back in my days of hunting in NH and upstate NY, it was a 35 Remington 336 C Marlin.
JEB

 

[Jack R]

Back in my days of hunting in NH and upstate NY, it was a 35 Remington 336 C Marlin.
JEB

Bought one new in 1972..$79.99 on sale..still have it

 

[Remdog1187]

Sounds like a lot of Texas brushpoppers here.