Any other Alaskan Brush Hunters out there?

[mzam]

I use the 270 grain spire point from Hornaday. Up to now I've carried it without a scope but have been talked into trying a low-power scope to extend the hunting day.

The Accutrigger went berzerk on me and the gun went back to Savage. They are sending a replacement gun as soon as it comes off the line but they said that could be weeks. One thing I plan to do is replace the trigger with a Timney, not because of the problem I had but for better piece of mind out where it counts most. I shouldn't have to think about how 'straight' I pull the trigger when that brownie is in full charge. I just need results and the gun is capable of delivering results.

Yeah, it kicks, but that's its way of letting me know the job is getting done. The 270 Win I'm using in the mean time is a popgun next to this.

The stainless barrel and synthetic stock are perfect for the area. Most years we see 180" of rain annually, we had over 200" each of the last two years. That's one reason I stuck with open sights till now. Very often I'm in heavy brush with less than 10 yards of sight distance to work with. The short frame is very easy to pack and swing as needed.

Anyway, thanks for the tips, I'll look into the break.

mzam

[wlleven]

I use the 270 grain spire point from Hornaday. Up to now I've carried it without a scope but have been talked into trying a low-power scope to extend the hunting day.

The Accutrigger went berzerk on me and the gun went back to Savage. They are sending a replacement gun as soon as it comes off the line but they said that could be weeks. One thing I plan to do is replace the trigger with a Timney, not because of the problem I had but for better piece of mind out where it counts most. I shouldn't have to think about how 'straight' I pull the trigger when that brownie is in full charge. I just need results and the gun is capable of delivering results.

Yeah, it kicks, but that's its way of letting me know the job is getting done. The 270 Win I'm using in the mean time is a popgun next to this.

The stainless barrel and synthetic stock are perfect for the area. Most years we see 180" of rain annually, we had over 200" each of the last two years. That's one reason I stuck with open sights till now. Very often I'm in heavy brush with less than 10 yards of sight distance to work with. The short frame is very easy to pack and swing as needed.

Anyway, thanks for the tips, I'll look into the break.

mzam

Man alive that sounds like the perfect Alaskan bolt action rifle, without spending an arm and a leg !

wll

[paul90]

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[tammons]

I have the Alaskan Brush Hunter in 338 win mag for moose in Canada. Need to modify the gun though as the blind mag is to slow to load in the field. Looking for a affordable way to modify it for dbm. The gun shoots great though. Had a hard time getting components to reload so only could get a box of factory shells Remington Ultra core lokt 225 gr psp for the hunting season. Only shot two shot groups to line it up to save shells, it shoot two rounds through the same hole at 100 yards and the other group was two through a nickel. Can't wait to work up a load for it. Only drawback with the gun for me is the blind mag.paul90

PTG is going to be releasing new bottom metal for AICS magazines for Savage. They are already listed on midwayusa but not available yet.

$110 for the bottom metal that is supposed to fit in a hinged floor plate stock (I think) with minor fitting. The AICS mags are expensive and only available for 223, 308 and 300 WM but I think the 300 winmag would probably work for 338 mag. The 5 round winmag magazine is $90 and the 10 rounder is $125.

Or you could go with a factory DBM setup which hold 3 rounds. Thats what I did but I have an older Action so I got a side button release setup.

[paul90]

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[mzam]

OK, now there is something I can use. I can remedy the trigger, the sights are good but a low power scope might be worth a try but a cure for the blind magazine. That is my real beef. I would not have thought to look for an alternative. Appreciate that tip for sure.