Re: Moose Gun Decision

19 August 2004, 06:34

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"I steer clear of the big magnums for moose preferring a .30-06, .308 or even a 6.5x55 something that'll play merry olde hell with the boiler room and not exit into the sunset. Just one mans opinion. Best wishes."

"In certain circumstances, magnums can do a good job, but if you want consistent success use a "middle cartridge" and learn to shoot well."

Rick

AMEN brothers Rick and Cal!

19 August 2004, 06:25

shrike

Either the 338-06 or the 9.3x62 would make superb moose rifles.I have shot many moose, never lost one, mostly with lung shots. Used 30-06, .308, .270, 35 Whelen, 358 Win., .338 Win., .300 Win mag. They lay quickly down within 75 yards to die.
Use a strong bullet incase you get a bone shot.
If you hit the shoulder knuckle with a non premium bullet in a .270 or .308 cal, you are in trouble, but the moose will lay down fast and give you a second shot. I prefer now 250 Nosler partitions in my .338 and can take any shot that presents itself. Your 9.3x62 would be my choice, but.............as some pointed out, can you get ammo in time ready for your upcoming hunt????.If not the .338-06 would be a very fine replacement choice.

19 August 2004, 07:24

POP

Another bullet option for the 338-06...
http://www.groovebullets.com/performance.html

20 August 2004, 10:29

Rich Elliott

I've shot two bull moose with a .35 Whelen using 250 gr. Nosler Partitons at 2,500+ fps. The first, in Newfouldland at 175 yards. The second, in Wyoming, at 280 yards. Neither one went over 30 yards before going down. I think either one of your choices would be okay.

Rich Elliott

20 August 2004, 16:43

Ray, Alaska

Thanks GonzoFreakPower.

Moose season begins in couple of weeks up here, and I have been having moose hunting dreams for a few weeks now, in anticipation to the upcoming hunt.

20 August 2004, 18:17

sodbuster

Who makes one of these over/unders? How would we get one in the states? A7mm over a 9.3 would be interesting.