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Old 09-17-2007 | 05:18 PM
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Looking for a little insight. I have been hunting a couple of years now for Whitetail in Alberta, and I have just received my first moose tag this year. I use a .308 with 150gr Core-lokts for Whitetails and have never had one travel more than 10 yards after the first shot. Do you feel this is sufficient for the moose?
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Old 09-17-2007 | 06:11 PM
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what area in alberta you hunting? i just got back from there. i hunted 404.
oh and on you ? not sure i only bow hunt. sorry
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Old 09-17-2007 | 07:26 PM
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Personally, I prefer a heavier bullet in the 180 grain range.
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Old 09-17-2007 | 08:50 PM
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the 150gr will work, but i agree, 180 gr is probably a better option.
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Old 09-17-2007 | 11:07 PM
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For moose i use 180's. Where are u gunna be huntin in alberta.
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Old 09-18-2007 | 05:11 AM
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The moose is relatively thin skinned and a 150 gr might work, but I would prefer something a bit heavier myself. A good quality 165 gr bullet will work (Supreme Fail Safe, or others) if you do not want to shoot 180 gr.
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Old 09-18-2007 | 07:07 AM
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150's will definately work especially if your gun likes to shoot that particular bullet, but personally I'd perfer 165's or 180's for moose
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Old 09-18-2007 | 09:17 AM
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I will be in the Nestow/Clyde area in WMU 505.
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Old 10-14-2007 | 08:20 PM
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I say the 180 Grain is the best because here in the Northern parts of Manitoba?, i've shot with both and they've only made it thru the skin! and you don't want that. Good Hunting!!

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Old 10-14-2007 | 08:26 PM
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Oh Yeah??,forgot to mention that the secret to it is you want the Energy in the Bullit and that means a heavier option of choice's!!!

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