308 for moose
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RE: 308 for moose
I don`t want to start an arguement or anything, plus there is no way to prove it to you folks, but my brother has shot over a dozen moose in the last twenty years using only a 243 with 105 gr bullets. These have all been one shot kills too. He lives in northern B.C. not far from Alaska where the moose can get pretty big. So, yes, I think a 308 is fine.........oh yeah, my father uses a 270 with 130gr bullets for moose...been doing that for over 30 years and I use an 06 with 150s for moose.
Ron
Ron
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado
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RE: 308 for moose
Nicolas,
It kind of depends -- what all other game is there in the area where you will be hunting your moose? Brownies, grizzlies?
From a personal safety standpoint, you might consider if you are hunting in bear country -- load for bear first and THEN go on to hunt what you have a tag for -- just a thought.
EKM
It kind of depends -- what all other game is there in the area where you will be hunting your moose? Brownies, grizzlies?
From a personal safety standpoint, you might consider if you are hunting in bear country -- load for bear first and THEN go on to hunt what you have a tag for -- just a thought.
EKM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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RE: 308 for moose
I would use something on the larger side myself. Moose are tough animals, and some of the bullets mentioned thus far, though highly effective calibers, have bullets with rather fragile jackets. The point about being in bear and dangerous game territory is very valid. I would say, if you have the means, finding a larger caliber, such as the .338 at minimum, more comfortable for that terrain might be a 45/70, .450 or .444 Marlin, something with some bore diameter. That way, you can buy a bullet meant to NOT deform much at all, which will easily penetrate a Moose' s hide, while easily disabling and hitting hard. Your wound channel will also still be significant due to the sheer diameter of the bullet. Also, alot of moose terrain is thick woods, and a brush gun such as these definitly has a place in the woods.