Moose?

[Grouser]

Ok, I got drawn for my 2012 New Brunswick Moose tag. I really like my Kimber 84m 7mm-08 and like/use Federal Premium 140grn Ballistic Tips for deer hunting. I do not reload so my question is -- will I be under-gunned for moose with factory 7mm-08, 140's TSX or Nosler Partitions. The Noslers will give the best energy at 1750fp as apposed to the TSX at 1452fp -- not a great distance. Thought of buying a 08 or 06 but for a hunt that I may never get drawn for again? Most shots here are well inside 200 yds to very close.
Thanks in advance!

 

[blasted_saber]

Short answer: No

Long Answer: Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[whitetailwoodsarcher]

yes it will do the job. i would use nosler partitions or barnes tsx. what ever you feel comfy with. make sure you can make not a good shot a great shot on the moose. but if you need a reason to but a new gun i would say get a 308 win. probably the best all around caliber out there!

 

[kamlooky]

If you can't hit the broad side of a barn, nuth'in is gonna work.......
I think what you have is going to be jussssssssst fine.

 

[burnt_servo]

the 140 barnes or noslers bullets will work very well for you .

you could even go with a 160 grain bullet ...check the bailistics of the 160 and 140 and your more than likely only a few inches different in drop at 400 yards .

a 308 or 30-06 has a huge overlap between each other and the 7mm08 .

ifyou want a big gun ....go get a BIG GUN ....338 ....35...or many peoples favorite the 9.3x62


the 7mm08 that you have will work fine .....
a buddy of mine has a browning micro medalion in 284 win that i have been covetting for years ( the 7mm08 almost killed off this cartridge ,they are so similar ) .

over the years he has taken many many moose with it using the 140 grain nosler partition bullet .

 

[Bowie]

In case you missed it, no you won't be under gunned.

Good luck with the hunt.

 

[Gatehouse]

I'd have no problem hunting moose with a 7-08 and 140gr TSX

 

[tylerjwitty]

i would look at the puny shell in my hand and the size of the moose.. i know i did when a huge bull walked in front of me while bear hunting with my 260rem.. twas a grand reality check , i now own bigger

 

[Bowie]

More moose have fallen the the 6.5x55 (ballistic twin to the .260) than perhaps any other single cartridge in existence.

 

[stevesummit]

All things considered a well placed hole will kill anything on this planet . Don't pay attention to the magnum weenies that need to brag up all the horse power they use to get game . You have more then enough gun to drop a moose

 

[tylerjwitty]

More moose have fallen the the 6.5x55 (ballistic twin to the .260) than perhaps any other single cartridge in existence.

doubt it

All things considered a well placed hole will kill anything on this planet . Don't pay attention to the magnum weenies that need to brag up all the horse power they use to get game . You have more then enough gun to drop a moose

a 223 loaded with ttsx will kill a moose, but however it leaves little for error. same with a 7 -08. i would rather have too much gun and not need it, then have too little and require more

 

[TheTooner]

i would look at the puny shell in my hand and the size of the moose.. i know i did when a huge bull walked in front of me while bear hunting with my 260rem.. twas a grand reality check , i now own bigger

I don't think there is a shell big enough that held in my hand it will kill a moose. A 140 grain big game bullet shot into its heart/lung area will kill a moose.

 

[tylerjwitty]

I don't think there is a shell big enough that held in my hand it will kill a moose. A 140 grain big game bullet shot into its heart/lung area will kill a moose.

and if your off a mite..?

 

[Ph70]

You will have no problems taking a moose with the 7mm08 inside 200 yards.
Good shot placement and a good bullet such as the partition will put meat in the freezer.

 

[Jordan Smith]

Double

 

[Jordan Smith]

and if your off a mite..?

Then you're screwed, no matter what you're using.

The 7-08 with 140TTSX/PT is plenty. Not a dime's worth of difference between the 7-08 and .308, yet nearly everyone would say the .308 is a great moose cartridge

 

[SuperCub]

Not a dime's worth of difference between the 7-08 and .308, yet nearly everyone would say the .308 is a great moose cartridge

x2! .... I'm leaving the 375 home this time and taking the 308 moose hunting instead. Using 180gr CoreLokts too.


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[NB444]

x2! .... I'm leaving the 375 home this time and taking the 308 moose hunting instead. Using 180gr CoreLokts too.


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All the moose that I have witnessed being taken here in NB were shot with a 308 or a 270 with no drama. A 7-08 should work just fine with good bullets. Moose, dispite their size, are not that tough.

 

[Jay]

You got a moose tag in NB, now that is LUCKY!!!

The rifle & cartridge combo you mention will work fine, most folks have magnum-itis nowadays where they think bambi won't die unless your using the latest inter-continental ballistic rocket (read 'shell')...

Good luck & POST PICS!!!

Cheers
Jay

 

[captonion]

Your 7mm-8 will do the job just fine, even with Rem CoreLoct...I have been toppling moose for some time now with a 25-06 using both Nosler Ps, and Rem CoreLocts..Both work just fine.

and if your off a mite..?

Then you are just that! No cal will make up for poor shooting..

More moose have fallen the the 6.5x55 than perhaps any other single cartridge in existence.

I would be willing to bet that boast would be held by Winchesters 30-30...