I'm going moose hunting in Quebec next month and was wondering which round would be best to use. I was talking to a fellow hunter at the range yesterday, and he highly recommended Federal Premium Vital Shok 180 grain Barnes Triple Shock X-Bullet. Looking at the ballistics, it seems to me that the 165 grain HE Trophy Bonded Bear Claw has a flatter flight path and has very comparable energy up to 300 yards. I have a bolt action rifle so the High Energy rounds shouldn't be an issue. I have hunted in this area before and can't see any shot being more than 250 yards to begin with. So, assuming:

1. Federal Ammo to be used.
2. An accurate shot is made that will give the bullet a chance at hiting a vital.
3. No shot longer than 250 yards. More likely, it will be between 75 and 150 yards.

Do you see any reason to use the 180 grain vs 165 grain HE? What are your experiences with the HE rounds? My rifle is currently sighted in at 200 yards with Federal 165 grain GameKings for an upcoming hunt in two weeks. Once I choose which round I will use for moose, I assume I need to resight it with that round, correct?

Final question, am I making a simple issue more complicated than it needs to be.

Thanks a ton for your help.

Dan