Moose Gun

[Syd1981]

I know this is about a gun but its also about big game. I was hoping someone could help me choose a calibre for moose. I know I want a bolt action and probably syntheitic/Stainless but thats all I know. I primarly hunt moose and a little bit of deer/bear but moose is my main concern what calibre would you suggest??

[Hiawatha]

300 win mag

[neweboarhunter]

I' ve never hunted moose, but I think the Rem 673 chambered in .350 Rem Mag would be a good choice. Too bad it isn' t available in stainless.

[340WBYMAG]

That' s a tough question to answer and will probably cause quite a debate because of other factors (shot distance, hunting method, shooter capability, over guning).

It would be easy to recommend one of the magnum calibers providing one is capable of shooting these well (no flinching). Shot placement and shooter capability/confidence is more beneficial. Having the hottest caliber on the planet isn' t going to help you if you can' t hit the target and are scared to shoot it.

If you can shoot a magnum and do not want to get caught up in marketing, I would recommend either a 300 or 338 Win Mag. My personal preference would be the 338 for increased cross sectional area and knock down power. Scared of the magnums, then a 308 or 30-06 would be my next choice. Leaning towards the 308 because of shorter barrel lengths (lighter rifle to carry through the bush).

I know there is going to be a lot of different opinions on this, not going to get into debates with others on this forum, but this is my 2 cents.

340,

[Syd1981]

340, .338 is what I have been thinking the mags don' t bother me and where we hunt there is possibilty of some long shots. I am looking for knock down power so that is what I was leaning toward how expensive is ammo for the .338??

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[Syd1981]

Thanks otis I think that is what I am leaning toward!! The price on ammo seems not too bad. I get to start shopping yeah!!

[sawbill]

Contrary to popular belief, most moose are taken at close range. The need for a flinch developing magnum cartridge becomes less relevant under these conditions, especially when that same firearm may be used for deer hunting. Calibers such as the 308 and 30-06 are tough to beat because of the variety and availability of ammo for them. I personally handload and use the 7mm mag but would use an ' 06 in a heartbeat.

[plainsman]

I personally use a 30.06 and would' nt hesitate to use it on anything in north america.The 308 and 7mm mag are also very good, you can' t go wrong with any of these cartridges.As long as the proper loads are used, you should have no problems.Shot placement is the key to a successful and clean kill.

[sam 444]

I use a remington 700 classic in 350 remington magnum.