What is a Brush Gun?

Published on December 1, 2016
Duration: 17:15

This video debunks the myth that high-velocity spitzer bullets are ideal for brush hunting. Through rigorous testing, it demonstrates that heavy, slow, round-nosed bullets like the .45-70 Government and .444 Marlin significantly outperform lighter, faster, and spitzer-shaped rounds (.22 LR, 5.56 NATO, .308 Win) when encountering vegetation. Even extreme mass, like the .577 Snider, proves effective.

Quick Summary

Heavy, slow, round-nosed bullets like the .45-70 Government and .444 Marlin are ideal 'brush guns' because they maintain stability and penetrate vegetation with minimal deflection. High-velocity spitzer bullets, conversely, deflect easily and become unstable when hitting branches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Defining the Brush Gun & Myth
  2. 01:53.22 LR Baseline Test in Brush
  3. 03:30High-Velocity Spitzer Bullet Test
  4. 07:33.35 Remington Performance Test
  5. 10:10Heavy Caliber Brush Gun Test (.444 Marlin, .45-70)
  6. 14:58Extreme Mass Test (.577 Snider)

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of bullet is best for shooting through brush?

Heavy, slow, round-nosed bullets are significantly better for shooting through brush than high-velocity spitzer bullets. Calibers like the .45-70 Government and .444 Marlin demonstrate minimal deflection and maintained stability, unlike lighter, faster rounds which tumble and deflect easily.

Why do high-velocity spitzer bullets fail in brush?

High-velocity spitzer bullets, designed for aerodynamic efficiency, tend to deflect severely and become unstable when hitting branches or thick vegetation. This instability often leads to keyholing and a complete loss of accuracy on the intended target.

What defines a 'brush gun' in terms of caliber and bullet type?

A 'brush gun' is typically a large-caliber lever-action rifle chambered for cartridges like the .45-70 Government, .444 Marlin, or .35 Remington. These firearms utilize heavy, moderate-velocity, round-nosed bullets that are designed to punch through vegetation with minimal deflection.

Can even small caliber bullets like .22 LR penetrate brush effectively?

No, .22 LR and other small, low-mass projectiles are severely impacted by even light vegetation. Testing shows significant deflection and tumbling (keyholing) when these rounds encounter brush, rendering them ineffective for accurate shots.

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