Moose bullet choice???

[4feathers]

I was wondering if any of you with experience can help me out. A friend of mine got a moose permit in Vermont. He is taking his bolt action Rem 30-06. The question is should he stick withthe 180 grain lead or move up to 220 grain? or does it really matter? A shot in the woods most of the time will not go beyond 100 yards.

[Rebel Hog]

I took mine with aRuger 6.5mmSwede and Norma 156gr "Alaska"......


.30-06 & 180gr is plenty!

[hunter5325]

do you mean 180gr "load" or "lead"? Just curious.

Brett

[4feathers]

i should have just left it as 180 grain or 220 grain?

[thndrchiken]

From the 06, a premium construction 180 gr bullet will do nicely, it sure wouldn't hurt to move up to 200 gr though.

[hunter5325]

either will work just fine


Brett

[dayna0306]

I did it with the 180gr. corelok and itworked fine ,remember it takes a little while befor they fall over.


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[Hurricanespg]

I have used 180gr Winchester Failsafes, and Winchester XP3's (practically the same bullet). They both worked very well.

[salukipv1]

I'd stick with the 180gr over the 220gr for factory loads.

If you handload, then a 200gr would be awesome. Though I don't think it's needed but know many '06 handloaders love the 200gr.

[John/Alaska]

I prefer the 180 over the 220 for moose. But I many times use the 220 whenI might have a nasty encounter with mr griz. Either will work fine.