150gr CoreLokts for moose?

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Hello all,



I'm heading out for moose tomorrow morning and I might not have a chance to go sight in my .308 bolt (rem 700 BDL) with 180 gr corlokts. She's dialed in for 150gr corelokts. Anybody have any thoughts about the difference between the two? Thanks in advance!



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Stef
 
Shouldn't be too far off if you're shots aren't at too much of a distance. Might want to fire off at least a round or two just to get a basic idea of where you're hitting then you can hold off to compensate for that.
 
A little light, but with a well placed shot at a reasonable distance(under 300 yards. Energy at 300 is about 1394 ft-lbs.), Bullwinkle won't notice. There's only 207 ft-lbs more energy with a 180 at 300. Of course, you have to be able to hit Bullwinkle in his vitals at 300.
 
I'd not be concerned about the range getting a bit long- as long as the bullet has enough velocity to expand, it'll work.

I WOULD be concerned with the bullet going too fast and hitting big bone at short range, though. Like I said before, if it were me I would keep that bullet off of the shoulder bones and try for broadside or slightly quartering shots.
 
Some seem to think 150 is alittle light but I don't think so. Many moose have been shot with 270's with 130 and 150 grains and fall just the same. I'd say whatever your gun shoots better is what you should go with, either will send him to the ground.
 
^ You realize the sectional density of the 150gr .277 cal is totally superior to the 150gr .308 cal, right?

The conventional lead core 150gr .30 cal bullet is marginal, except on perfect broadside shots.
Put a bonded bullet like a Hornady IB, Nosler Accubond or Barnes TSX in there and then it's probably fine even on shoulder shots.
 
The Core-Lokt is a decent economy bullet. Put the shot where its supposed to go, and you'll have no problems.
 
in 30 cal the 150gr cor lokt is an ok deer bullet, I think it would be a poor choice for moose though. The bullet just isnt designed to hold together through heavy bone and muscle. If it was a Nosler Partition or other premium bullet in 150gr, I think it would be ok
 
Thanks for all of the replies guys. I should have mentioned that I would be taking any shots over 200yds, even that seems long to me ( I'm more of a bush skulker). As it turns out, my brother headed out earlier today and he's going to zero my rifle in with the 180's. Thanks again for the replies.


Cheers,

Stef
 
Demonical said:
^ You realize the sectional density of the 150gr .277 cal is totally superior to the 150gr .308 cal, right?

The conventional lead core 150gr .30 cal bullet is marginal, except on perfect broadside shots.
Put a bonded bullet like a Hornady IB, Nosler Accubond or Barnes TSX in there and then it's probably fine even on shoulder shots.
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Funny thing 30 years ago there was no such thing as the "Premium Bullits" but people still shot and killed moose with no less problems than today and with less performing calibres than the 308 win. I'm sure some here would say your wasteing your time using a 308 as you need at least a 300 mag to make a clean kill.........LMAO :D
 
canadaman30 said:
Funny thing 30 years ago there was no such thing as the "Premium Bullits" but people still shot and killed moose with no less problems than today and with less performing calibres than the 308 win.
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No kidding. Plenty of moose killed on this rock every year with the good ole .30-30, for example. The most important thing, by far, is that you just shoot the animal where it hurts the most.
 
canadaman30 said:
Funny thing 30 years ago there was no such thing as the "Premium Bullits" but people still shot and killed moose with no less problems than today and with less performing calibres than the 308 win. I'm sure some here would say your wasteing your time using a 308 as you need at least a 300 mag to make a clean kill.........LMAO :D
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Ok first it is "Bullets"; there is no "I" in bullet. Second, you are very right, but most of the old boys where packing heavy for caliber cup and core bullets like the said 180gr in a .308 so sectional density could take care of the very important penetration. A 150gr core-lokt is a good deer bullet but a marginal moose bullet for anything other than a lung shot. Penetration will be significantly reduced if a large bone is hit. But if a shooter is choosy and hits his mark, he should be fine.
 
rem338win said:
Ok first it is "Bullets"; there is no "I" in bullet. Second, you are very right, but most of the old boys where packing heavy for caliber cup and core bullets like the said 180gr in a .308 so sectional density could take care of the very important penetration. A 150gr core-lokt is a good deer bullet but a marginal moose bullet for anything other than a lung shot. Penetration will be significantly reduced if a large bone is hit. But if a shooter is choosy and hits his mark, he should be fine.
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I guess with the birth Premium ammo regular ammo became marginal at best. Strange how it worked for 40 some years and now its untrusting. I guess the next thing you'll tell me is I need to hang up my 308 for at least a 300 mag as I guess my 308 is now a marginal round as well for moose. Sales marketing really sucks some people in and makes you beleive what they want you to. :p
 
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