My budget is about 1500 CAD $ with optics.

As for my rifles i sold all of them early this year. I was going through some rough times and needed the money.

I am equipped to reload my cartridges myself so ammo cost is not an issue.

If anything from 270 and up will do for a moose, what about bears and hog? Would something with more stopping power like a 45-70 be necessary?

What rifle/optics combo do you recommend?


Thank you all for the fast replies!