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Old 03-23-2009, 11:24 AM
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bigcountry
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Default RE: Moose Bear Combo Gun??

I have been to northern Newfoundland a few times. The most popular caliber is the 30-06 I notice. Loaded with 180gr pills. They kill bear, moose, and caribou with it. I myself took a 30-06 once, and a 300RUM a few times. I never got the first shot under 200yards. I had a bunch of shots at 500 yards, I passed up. A few times I would have cows within 100 yards. Once a moose tore out of the black spruce within yards. Scared the crap out of me.

I say shoot 180gr bullet at least. Get the lightest gun you can. I packed a heavy barrel custom up there once that wieghted over 12lbs, and won't do it again. Expect shots from 100 - 300 yards. And be ready for them