Bolt Action Western Bushpig Hunters

[AtlasAirguns]

I saw Chad of Lethal Air take a deer with a fracturing copper hollow-point slug shot from an Airforce Texan. I'm not sure if it was .45 or .50 cal. Anyone ever shoot one of those from a Bushbuck/Bushpig? I haven't found much info on their barrels. I'm still trying to figure out if copper slugs will mess up an airgun barrel. Here's a link to Chad's hunt

huge buck taken with a Texan SS

Record whitetail buck taken with an Airforce Texan SS big bore airgun

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Copper shouldn’t mess it up but Western’s manual states to only use Lead projectiles and to clean every fifty shots. It will be difficult to find a copper projectile with gas checks knurles chambered in 452-454. You can find copper rounds for reloading in the 200-230gr class, but they shoot horribly (I personally tested these at 50yd for the boys). Stick to High Arcs or Mr Hollowpoints and you will be a happy camper. 300-370gr for accuracy or the 470gr for power.

 

[AtlasAirguns]

@AtlasAirguns Have you hunted with one?

Yes just coyote. Also I love the original laminate stock. Light and traditional Boyd stock!

 

[Ezana4CE]

Copper shouldn’t mess it up but Western’s manual states to only use Lead projectiles and to clean every fifty shots. It will be difficult to find a copper projectile with gas checks chambered in 452-454. You can find copper rounds for reloading in the 200-230gr class, but they shoot horribly (I personally tested these at 50yd for the boys). Stick to High Arcs or Mr Hollowpoints and you will be a happy camper. 300-370gr for accuracy or the 470gr for power.

@AtlasAirguns Why are gas checks important? Which copper rounds did you shoot from a Bushbuck?

 

[AtlasAirguns]

@AtlasAirguns Why are gas checks important? Which copper rounds did you shoot from a Bushbuck?

I’ll have to look at the brand at Sportsman Warehouse that I used - I don’t know off the top of my head because it was merely to satisfy the curiosity of a few friends

 

[AtlasAirguns]

@AtlasAirguns Why are gas checks important? Which copper rounds did you shoot from a Bushbuck?

Sorry vacation brain not gas checks but the knurles/grooves

 

[Ezana4CE]

I’ll have to look at the brand at Sportsman Warehouse that I used - I don’t know off the top of my head because it was merely to satisfy the curiosity of a few friends

@AtlasAirguns Let me know when you have time. I’m in no rush, but I’d like to know.

 

[AtlasAirguns]

Sorry vacation brain not gas checks but the knurles/grooves

The 50rnds reloading pack at Sportsman Warehouse for 45ACP was hollow point but had a smooth body. I wish they had worked well because they cost something like $15 bucks. I should have experimented with more but then again, when something works why reinvent the wheel. The Bushbuck was the most reliable airgun I have ever owned. Exactly what you want for a serious hunter

 

[Ezana4CE]

The 50rnds reloading pack at Sportsman warehouse for 45ACP was hollow point but had a smooth body. I wish they had worked well because they cost something like $15 bucks. I should have experimented with more but then again, when something works why reinvent the wheel. The Bushbuck was the most reliable airgun I have ever owned. Exactly what you want for a serious hunter

@AtlasAirguns Thanks. I like to experiment with big bores, but when something works I tend to not do much more experimenting for a while. I stuck with a certain slug in my Bulldogs for about two years before getting into others. Then I found about 4 more that I like.

 

[AtlasAirguns]

@AtlasAirguns Thanks. I like to experiment with big bores, but when something works I tend to not do much more experimenting for a while. I stuck with a certain slug in my Bulldogs for about two years before getting into others. Then I found about 4 more that I like.

I am the same. At EBR a curious thing to see is how the Bushbuck authoritatively moves the indicating targets. Aside from the Texan, most rifles don't have as much energy downrange. I bought the Bushbuck before becoming a retailer specifically because I witnessed it dominate at long distance.

Finding good ammo for a big bore is like chasing the will-ol'-wisp. I try to stay in my lane and when I find a ammo that I like, I stick with it. I don't have the time to cast. The 452-454 caliber does afford more options than 457 for guys that like doing that.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@AtlasAirguns That’s a practical approach. I’m curious as to what else Bushbuck Hunters are using besides Mr. Hollow Point and High Arc Hunters. It’s a fascinating air rifle. I don’t know many guys that still shoot them. It’s like people went through a phase with these, used them for a time and sold them off. Seems like an heirloom quality rifle with the right stock. I like the look of walnut myself. As for the Bushpig, I think I’ve seen one or two hunting videos using the carbine configuration in that tactical chassis.

 

[Rwjeter]

Copper shouldn’t mess it up but Western’s manual states to only use Lead projectiles and to clean every fifty shots. It will be difficult to find a copper projectile with gas checks knurles chambered in 452-454. You can find copper rounds for reloading in the 200-230gr class, but they shoot horribly (I personally tested these at 50yd for the boys). Stick to High Arcs or Mr Hollowpoints and you will be a happy camper. 300-370gr for accuracy or the 470gr for power.

Mine loves the High Arc Hunter 365grn. Still haven’t hunted with it, but it’s hands down a huge improvement over my original Bushbuck. For me, if nothing else for the safety. The bolt is a beast on these and readying one under pressure quietly is not something I’d want to risk. I’d much rather have it cocked, ready, and just have a safety to deal with.

 

[AtlasAirguns]

Mine loves the High Arc Hunter 365grn. Still haven’t hunted with it, but it’s hands down a huge improvement over my original Bushbuck. For me, if nothing else for the safety. The bolt is a beast on these and readying one under pressure quietly is not something I’d want to risk. I’d much rather have it cocked, ready, and just have a safety to deal with.

It is a nice feature, but I like the stock for the stock's sake and not for the added safety. The Laminate Bushbuck is incredibly safe because it forces you to threat it like all airguns should be treated: deadly.

With the laminate I never pulled the bolt back until I was ready to shoot.

 

[Grunt64]

Are there any memebers shooting a Western Bushpig? Who has experience hunting with one? The threads in this forum are kinda sparse and they seem to revolve around the Rattler and Sidewinder.

You have probably already had the same info: Western Bush Pig .45 Carbine | pitbull Now that is see all the comments I think you do.

 

[Ezana4CE]

You have probably already had the same info: Western Bush Pig .45 Carbine | pitbull Now that is see all the comments I think you do.

@Grunt64 Finding one to buy wasn’t the issue. This shop that you linked literally just began advertising carrying the Western Airguns brand within the last 7 days to my knowledge.

I am very interested in reading about the experiences of other Bushpig (or Bushbuck carbine) owners. There isn’t much out there by way of hunting posts or videos that don’t involve the owner or promoters of the company. I’d be very interested to read what someone like yourself has done with one if you’d hunted with one the way you work with your Texan. It seems like a nice enough platform and it produces good power for an air rifle.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have watched this a few times. This was a decent deer hunt with the Western Airguns Bushpig.

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I’d also like to read stories like this and see photos from more airgunners.