Looking for a rifle for moose hunting

On my next moose hunt (whenever that happens) I will be taking a 300H&H loaded with either 220gr RN Hornadys or 180gr NPs.

The H&H is sort of a +P 30-06 so I have no doubt that it will work just fine and be a Fudd classic doing it. :)
 
SuperCub said:
On my next moose hunt (whenever that happens) I will be taking a 300H&H loaded with either 220gr RN Hornadys or 180gr NPs.

The H&H is sort of a +P 30-06 so I have no doubt that it will work just fine and be a Fudd classic doing it. :)
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A lot of excellent opinions on calibers & staying away from the "tactical" side of things. I add to this by saying stick with a 1 or 2 m.o.a. bolt action rifle. Push feed or control round feed shouldn't be an issue on a well built gun in the conditions you'll probably in. The choices I think that will drive your decision will be recoil, barrel length v.s. cartridge choice. You'll have to decide if you want open sights to back up your optic, assuming you want run a scope. And whether you want a hinged floor plate or a removable magazine. Slings & attachment points are another consideration, especially if your thinking of running a bipod. And the last thing I can think of: What you want the stock construction and metal finish to be. Probably forgot something...
 
DGY said:
I would add, know your limitations, have and use a range finder, if you know you are good up to 150m at the range make sure you don’t try shot past that in the field!! Make sure to learn where to shoot!
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Best post so far. My guess is that a person who is asking this kind of question doesn't need to be shooting 300+ yds with a .300 mag.
 
As SuperCub has noted--Moose killing calibers are often funny . I recently picked up a 10 gauge BPS and with slugs that ought to be OK as long as I don't go after anything larger than a calf or yearling . Personal experience has lead me to believe that moose generally will drop more quickly to a well placed bullet than a whitetail deer. If you wanted to be going with the most used caliber in Canada it would be the 303 British . Reason , Newfoundlanders , and moose are often hunted in Labrador and the northern parts of our country and the 303 has always been available in large numbers there . If you asked most hunters in Sweden or Finland they would probably say the 6.5 X55 . A German would probably say to take at least a 9.3 x 57 0r 9.3 X63 . It seems that the people who hunt the least always want the most powerful cartridge but the more experienced hunter tends to plan on getting closer and using what has always worked on deer .
Whatever makes you happy and that you can shoot well is the correct answer.
 
For the new hunters reading this I’ll tell you my observations. I made the same mistake 15yrs ago too. The new hunters I see show up with shiny new rifles and scopes worth $1,500-2,000. Nothing wrong with that right? Then you look them up and down and see the gear they’re using and it’s all cheap junk. I’ve also noticed a direct correlation between the quality of gear a person has and the time spent in the field in ####ty weather.

There’s nothing wrong with showing up with a m96 from trade ex for $400 and saving that grand + to buy quality gear.
 
My son used a 6.5 CR maybe not the best choice but put the bullet ( 140 AB )in the right place and it works. He has used a 7x57 for the last 20 years , but we all know what happens when you want to buy or try something new. POI by the left eye.
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pounder said:
My son used a 6.5 CR maybe not the best choice but put the bullet ( 140 AB )in the right place and it works. He has used a 7x57 for the last 20 years , but we all know what happens when you want to buy or try something new. POI by the left eye.
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Seemed to have worked just fine, so I don't understand the "not the best choice" comment...
 
DANCESWITHEMPTIES said:
Lots of moose killed in Scandinavian countries with a 6.5 X 55. Just say'in...
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I’d like to see a survey of current cartridges used by Scandinavian moose hunters. They likely used it because it was prolific and cheap, not because it was the best option.

BTW I’m a huge fan of the 6.5x55, even for moose.
 
According to Swedes I’ve talked to the 30-06 is the fjudd caliber; or “ old man calibre” as they put it

6.5 is like guys in Canada using the 303. Look at the used guns from Sweden; lots of 6.5 Mauser sporters, look at the guns in Switzers utility auctions, lots of 303. Like you said, more to do with availability and economic circumstance than a specific cartridge being good for the job
 
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