.308, Moose, 150-200 yards...
- Thread starter Skyllz
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Your Dad is correct, it makes no difference what calibre if you don't hitting vital spots.
For a .308 using 165 gr TSX, it is good to 503 yards for moose. I still have a few steaks from October 2010 in the freezer to prove it.
Cheers!
twistedbrilliance
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I'm not a fan at all of the Savage Axis. Very cheap. I would recommend saving a little longer and buying something better.
The last one I shot with my 25wssm & a 100gr X Blue Meanie,took 2 steps & was dead when she hit the ground.DAN>>>
Northman999
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I've shot more moose with my little Rem 600 in .308 than with all my other rifles combined. I would not hesitate to shoot at moose at 400 yards with a .308.
As noted above, there's a lot of BS floating around on US, sites, in my experience. I've seen guys reccomending 338 win mag as a minimum safe caliber to shoot Elk with for instance, and say straight out that a .270 will only wound them. Really.
As noted above, there's a lot of BS floating around on US, sites, in my experience. I've seen guys reccomending 338 win mag as a minimum safe caliber to shoot Elk with for instance, and say straight out that a .270 will only wound them. Really.
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Remember ,this is coming from people that buy giant 4x4 SUV's to drive around California's paved roads because they "need" them. 
blasted_saber
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Absolutely. No question it will kill moose easily.
And I hope you're aware that 7mm-08 is a .308 case with a smaller bullet in it?
And I hope you're aware that 7mm-08 is a .308 case with a smaller bullet in it?
blasted_saber
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4x4 can be useful on pavement if said pavement is covered in ice and snow.
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The SUV comment wasn't meant to be taken so literally.
.308 would also be good for California moose too.
.308 would also be good for California moose too.
But again, most guys here should be fortunate enough to be able to choose the rifle to suit the hunting conditions, then tailor the bullet combo to equal the task. Under 300yds, ANY bullet will do the trick and most standard factory ones are more than adequate.
I have used Remington bulk bullets in 150gn and 165gn (I like the 165's better). I have pushed 220gn out of my .30-06 at moose.
I mostly use the Sierra Prohunters out to 250yds and then GameKIngs out to 400. Beyond that, even I advocate premium bullet choices.
I have used 165gn Nosler Partitions out to 600 (one season 15 yrs ago, in my .30-06 on WT, not sure if I'd try it today on a moose. Not as adventurous), Winchester Silvertips (factory) at 400. Even my .303 has scored with 180gn bullets at 256yds. All depends on distance, terrain, type of hunt, bullet selection, ability of shooter, familiarity of rifle...
So what if he has been hunting for 30 years? Does that make him some sort of expert that we should bow down too? My father drove a bus for 35 years and we didn't think he owned the road because of it.
Ah, no.......Newfoundland does NOT have the best moose hunting on the planet. Yes, it may be OK there, but not the best. I am from there and I find the hunting in Alberta MUCH better.
Longest moose kill I saw was 425 yards. 308 with a 180 gr Norma bullet. Did not expand at all. But two hits in lungs put it down quickly.
Most moose are shot at shorter ranges and I think a 308 with 165s or 180s would be dandy. problem with bigger calibers is they often are not shot very much. Best rifle is the one you are really familiar with.
My last was with a 7x57 mauser 95 sporter.
Most moose are shot at shorter ranges and I think a 308 with 165s or 180s would be dandy. problem with bigger calibers is they often are not shot very much. Best rifle is the one you are really familiar with.
My last was with a 7x57 mauser 95 sporter.
Skyllz, you've got your answer: a resounding yes that a .308 is sufficient for moose at any sane range you care to hunt them in Canada.
My advice to you would be to focus on the rifle instead of the caliber. By this, I mean go out and actually mount the rifle and cycle the action before you buy it. Choose the model that feels best to you; the one that you'll be comfortable carrying and pointing in a hurry when you are cold, tired, and a bit shaky with excitement. Everyone's ergonomics are different, so different models work for different people.
Once you've chosen the rifle, you can settle on the caliber. The standard ones all work almost identically at reasonable ranges: .308, .30-06, .270, 7mm-08, etc.
After you've bought the rifle, practice shooting it -- A LOT. Once you gain a bit of confidence and experience, then try handloading to save costs and give you a better choice of premium bullets. After that, you'll be better off than 95% of the guys out there with big magnums. I'm sure that the rest of the posters will agree with me on this.
My advice to you would be to focus on the rifle instead of the caliber. By this, I mean go out and actually mount the rifle and cycle the action before you buy it. Choose the model that feels best to you; the one that you'll be comfortable carrying and pointing in a hurry when you are cold, tired, and a bit shaky with excitement. Everyone's ergonomics are different, so different models work for different people.
Once you've chosen the rifle, you can settle on the caliber. The standard ones all work almost identically at reasonable ranges: .308, .30-06, .270, 7mm-08, etc.
After you've bought the rifle, practice shooting it -- A LOT. Once you gain a bit of confidence and experience, then try handloading to save costs and give you a better choice of premium bullets. After that, you'll be better off than 95% of the guys out there with big magnums. I'm sure that the rest of the posters will agree with me on this.
