Looking into buying a .308 hunting rifle for big game. Probably be using it for whitetail and moose here in New Brunswick. Just curious as to if a .308 is capable of dropping a moose out here. Won't be taking any crazy long shots, only what I felt comfortable with.
Is a .308 capable of taking big game in my area?
- Thread starter Hellbroke
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Attilathecanuk
CGN Regular
- Location
- On the way to Onoway
More than capable!! Practice practice practice!!!!
You're good to go.
Just don't go ask'in 'bout what size bullets to use.
Then you'll fer sure start a goll dang kerfuffle among the colour'in group here.
Well chit, I might as well start it.
I use 150 pills in my Ruger tree oh ate.
Okay I was just checking as I have had some people tell me that it's just capable but not suitable for it. I always liked it as a caliber so I thought I would go with it instead of 30-06 My grandfather has told me plenty of stories about moose and his 30-30.
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
308 is a great cartridge, more then capable of taking moose further then the majority of hunters are capable of shooting.
canadaman30
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Far from the City
Like most other short action non-"Magnum" cartridges. It's smaller brother the 243 win. with 100g loads are very underestimated as to their ability to harvest big game.
I have 3 and one is going to my son this year, the Sako 85, I also have a Cooper 54 and a Remmington 5R-Mil-Spec. All are great shooters and you can get .308 in a short action, where as a 30-06 would need a long action. I will be using the Cooper this year on the mainland (I am in BC) and my .243 on Vancouver Island (small Blacktails). Get one you won't be sorry. Cheers Roscoe
Really now, who can state with "authoritaay" ... that a thirty cal. bullet of proper construction, delivered to a moose's vitals, at substantial .308
"velocitaay's", ... won't result in a freezer full of good meat?.
"velocitaay's", ... won't result in a freezer full of good meat?.
Ar180shooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
With factory ammunition, the advantage 30-06 has over .308 is marginal at best. The .308 is just fine for Deer/Moose/Black Bear.
Google: Myth Busting Big Game Calibers - you will find one of the best reports complete with charts on many calibers, with a very strong argument for the 308 as not only one of the best, but the optimum all round cartridge. It makes for a very interesting read. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for moose. Recoil is moderate, lots of factory ammo, plenty of rifles.
