Use a premium slug, such as Remington Copper Solid if you can get them there, and be prepared to pass on the shot unless you can get a clean heart/lung shot.
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If I remember correctly, an "experiment" was conducted in Finland in the 90's where shotgun slugs were tested in a few driven hunts. The results were less than satisfactory, and the idea to allow slugs for moose hunting was dropped.
I wouldn't use them by choice either, and with a pile of shooting irons to pick through I don't need to, but that does not completely answer this question.
What if the only weapon you had available to you was a 12 guage shotgun, would you go moose hunting or not? Me personally, I would but only using a premium slug and also with the understanding to myself that I am going to be very limited in the shot I take. I'm also going to be familiar enough with the gun to know the max distance that I can keep the slugs in a 4" circle (about 10 cm), and absolutely NOT take any shots farther away than that distance. Am I limiting myself to the opportunity I would have with a 338? You bet I am but even if I do not get to take a shot I still will have a good time in the woods.
Posts: 7786 | Location: Between 2 rivers, Middle USA | Registered: 19 August 2000
I would not risk losing a moose with the shooting of a shotgun slug. I would rid that thought all together from my mind. A good 30-06 and 200 or 220 weight bullets will do the job just fine.....bigger caliber the better in my eyes.
In old days,shotgun slugs were used upon such dangerous animals as tigers,but they were not good performers,so "explora" or "paradox" guns with brass cases were preffered. I have used "Brenekee" slugs with great satisfaction on tough wild boars,and had complete penetration and exit of slugs.They might be the answer if range is kept reasonable.
