.257 weatherby moose 120partition or 100ttsx?
- Thread starter Jimbobob08
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- Saskatchewan
I'd go with the 120 partition. As others mentioned on here. It is better to be over gunned, then under gunned. But moose being a large animal, aren't that hearty. 300 yards or less and a properly placed shot and you'll be golden. My last moose I shot a .280 rem using 140gr ttsx with no problem. My brother dropped his using a 130ttsx out of his .270, both ran a couple steps and dropped.
Partition all the way. And a .257 Weatherby is fine for moose. Not hard to kill if you can shoot. Nothing is adequate if you can't. In my neck of the woods plenty have been dumped with .30/30, 35 Remington and the like. Muzzle energy is a crock in some regards, the 220 Swift has more muzzle energy then the original 405 grain .45/70 load at 1300 fps. Which one is a better killer on large game?
Yes.
My grandfather got 52 moose with his 30-30 rifle. Only one needed a second shot. He was a good shot and clean kills are 95% shot placement.
That said, the appropriate bullet should be used. A varmint bullet is not appropriate.
The OP was wise to seek counsel on which bullet would be the better of the two.
I have had one shot kills with a 35 Whelen (250 cup and core), 1 308 (180 cup and core) a 338 Mag (Speer grand slam) and a 303 Brit (180 cup and core).
One of the things he taught me was to be still and quiet after taking the shot. If the moose did not know you were there he will not be alarmed at getting shoot - just confused. He won't run into the deep bush to hide.
I shot a moose at about 20 feet. We met nose to nose on a trail. My shot was through his heart. he turned and ran, but only went about 50 feet before dropping.
Moose are big, but in my (limited) experience, they are not difficult to kill. I would say a 308 with 180s is more than enough.
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BigUglyMan
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- Location
- New Scotland
Wouldn't be my first choice (yes, I own one) but if I was going to then I would use either of those bullets, with the edge going towards the Barnes for that added bit of penetration.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Different mechanism of lethality with an arrow and broadhead versus a bullet.
No speculations needed, there are far better caliber choices for taking a moose aka Swamp Donkey.
Especially considering the amount of time, energy and money spent/invested in such an adventure.
I was sold on Barnes bullets when I was thumbing through their reloading manual with a guy and his Mule deer picture.
The very large exit wound implied the bullet performed as designed/advertised.
I'll reiterate better choices for such a game animal imo and yes the .277 aka .270 Winchester is a good starting point under 200 yrds.
Tight Groups and Good Hunting to all who have drawn an LEH in BC for their chosen 2023/24 hunt
Rob
Just asking your thoughts and info that make you say this ..
What makes a better choice of caliber and cartdrige ? for larger game ,Why ?
I hear so much success of the smaller bolits , you know shot placement thingy
I'm not disagreeing with you just wanna know your logic and reasons
Who draws the line
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I have shot a lot of moose in my life. As several have stated, despite being a large animal, they succumb to a
properly placed shot relatively easily. I have shot them with the 6mm Remington and the 257 Roberts [not
recommending these as "moose" chamberings] but mostly with 7mms and 30 cals, the 30-06 being #1 IMHO.
I would certainly not hesitate to whack a moose within 300 yards with either the 120 Partition or the 100 TT
SX in the 257 Weatherby, as long as the presentation was good, and I was confident about bullet placement.
That being said, I would probably choose a different chambering if I was specifically on a moose hunt. EE
properly placed shot relatively easily. I have shot them with the 6mm Remington and the 257 Roberts [not
recommending these as "moose" chamberings] but mostly with 7mms and 30 cals, the 30-06 being #1 IMHO.
I would certainly not hesitate to whack a moose within 300 yards with either the 120 Partition or the 100 TT
SX in the 257 Weatherby, as long as the presentation was good, and I was confident about bullet placement.
That being said, I would probably choose a different chambering if I was specifically on a moose hunt. EE
Yeah, and Roy Chapman Andrews whacked a Tiger with a 22 Savage Hi Power. A couple other unfortunates got sliced and diced by tigers after puncturing their hides with a 22 Savage. They didn't advertise those events.
Cape buffalo.
I’ve shot a few moose with a 25-06. 110 Accubond which will perform very similarly to the partition. Just make sure your 257 will stabilize the 120 grain bullets. Shoot it at 200 yds and that should tell the stability factor. Remember: shot placement is everything. So get really good at shooting your 257, and study the charts on location of the animals vitals, and you’ll have no trouble.
My buddy shot a moose last year with a 243, 100gr ballistic tip. Tucked it in tight right behind the ear. Down like a rock.
My buddy shot a moose last year with a 243, 100gr ballistic tip. Tucked it in tight right behind the ear. Down like a rock.
prairie lover
CGN Regular
- Location
- southern MB
Both bullets will work fine but I'd lean towards the partition.
Maybe it was "and" Cape Buffalo.
This says Rhino:
https://www.americanhunter.org/content/behind-the-bullet-257-weatherby-magnum/
