What bullet weight and type would you recommend??

140 gr Nosler partition...works for elk...will work for moose if I ever draw my tag.

swede

Any good bullet with a careful shot but I would choose a 156 gr. I've used Norma's Alaska for most of my moose but they are a bit soft. Norma's Oryx, Lapua's Mega or Swift's A-frame is what I would use now.

160 grn Hornady RN.

140 gr. Barnes X or XLC, 140 gr. Swift A-Frame, 140 gr. Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, and maybe the 155 gr. Lapua Mega too.

WsrtnHntr,

I lean toiwards the 160 Hornady RN myself....have you any experience with this bullet?

Johnny Ringo,

The wife used the following load for both moose and Caribou this last fall in Alaska with no problems.

140 gr. Barnes XLC ahead of 43.6 gr. of IMR-4320 for 2,827 fps.

One shot on Caribou and two on the Moose but the second wasn’t needed. Lawdog

You all are talking about a 6.5 X 55 right? Nobody actually specified the cartridge other than "Swede", which may be self explanatory, but the charge that Lawdog listed does not seem Swede-ish to me. Just seeking clarification.
I too have been wondering about using the 6.5 X 55 for Moose... in Alaska. My "magnumaniac" buddies tell me it is waay out of it's league for moose and then I point out some facts about the moose in Europe taken with the round. Moose are much bigger here so it is pushing your luck I am told. Not wanting to test a theory on a fine moose I would like to hear a bit of the details involved with the shots that bagged a bull. What is the maximum moose range with those loads? How was the penetration?

I have heard very good reports from the 160 grain hornady

There was an informal poll taken here some time back among the Europeans and what they use for moose. Contrary to the popular belief, most of them were using .308s and .30-06s, as I recall. -Fred

I too have been wondering about using the 6.5 X 55 for Moose... in Alaska. My "magnumaniac" buddies tell me it is waay out of it's league for moose and then I point out some facts about the moose in Europe taken with the round. Moose are much bigger here so it is pushing your luck I am told. Not wanting to test a theory on a fine moose I would like to hear a bit of the details involved with the shots that bagged a bull. What is the maximum moose range with those loads? How was the penetration?[/QB][/QUOTE]

Europe's 270=6.5x55

I would use the 160 Hornady roundon moose /deer/ bear It has more SD than the 308 180 gr bullet. Do some research yourself .The 6.5 x 55 is a small bullet granted but this round is long and gets the job done. Shot placement of course is important.
The nice thing about this cal is that it is mild in recoil even with hot reloads. I have a model 38 made in 1942 with a chopped stock. This model will take the powder that the older model 96 can not. In short the 156/ or 160 gr .264cal is up to the task.
If the shooting range is short and you do not mind the recoil bring the 45/70 lever.It makes a bigger hole.

I have over the years shot a lot of game with the 160 gr Hornaday RN. in the Swede. Just stuff it with RL 22. Aso for it being to light for Alaska moose, well guys have used 243's. Put one thru the heart /lungs and well your skining knife better be sharpe.