308 bullet for Moose?

[yorkshirelad]

Hi Guys,

I need to reload some bullets for hunting, what are your recomendations for moose/bear etc.

Cheers

 

[Gatehouse]

150gr TTSX would be my pick

 

[hoytcanon]

I prefer the 165/168 bullets... Take your pick... But the 150 TTSX will certainly git r' dun!

 

[LawrenceN]

I personally like the Sierra Game King. It's a hard-hitter and deadly accurate out of my Ruger M77. I'd load up to 180 gr. for moose and/or bear, but that's just my opinion. I like the idea of the increased energy on target, but as always, bullet placement is everything.

 

[copey]

165 partitions=moose steak

 

[Charlie38]

165 or 180 gr Nosler Partitions

 

[mrgoat]

165 gr. Nosler partions have served me well since the late 70's. They can take credit for putting a lot of moose in the freezer.

 

[Ormachek]

Pretty much any soft point 150 grains and up will kill a moose just fine from a 308.....if you put it where it's supposed to go.

 

[kennymo]

150 and up. I like 165's in the 308 myself.

 

[saskcop]

Hard to beat a good 165 grain bonded bullet for all around hunting with the .308.

 

[WhelanLad]

Splitting hairs a little bit, Your on the right track with the Calibre already, avoid light frangable projectiles, a premium bonded wouldn't hurt... I like accubonds.

Whats your flavour

WL

 

[NB_GSXR]

This 165 Accubond fell out while skinning our 12pt bull this fall, went through both shoulders and deposited just under the hide. A winner in my book! Weighed 132gr afterwards.

 

[Brno8x57]

About 20 years ago I bought a box of 1000 bulk bullets for my 30-06. They are 180 gr Remington core lockt. I have used just about half of them and they are very accurate in my Pre 64 M70 FWT. I have killed 6 moose with them over the years and several deer. I have also taken 2 moose with 165 gr hornadys. Both bullets worked well enough to do the job. Are there better bullets out there? Probably. But I have a great deal of confidence that if I do my part, either one of these bullets will drop a moose.

 

[Ranger Dave]

165 gr Hornady SPBT

 

[Ar180shooter]

Hard to beat a good 165 grain bonded bullet for all around hunting with the .308.

Agreed. 165's in a good bonded bullet will put everythinng from deer and elk to moose aand bear in the freezer.

 

[357_fan]

For moose, deer, & black bear, I would go for a 180gr bullet for lead cores & 165gr for TSX or E-tip monolithic construction.

 

[Horse96]

if your rate of twist is a 1:10, my son got an elk at 400 yards with a 208 grain amax... Dropped on the spot, legs kicking right away and dead right quick.

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

Pretty much any soft point 150 grains and up will kill a moose just fine from a 308.....if you put it where it's supposed to go.

Pretty much your answer right there. Whatever one shoots accurately from your rifle would be my choice.

 

[yorkshirelad]

Thank you gentlemen for the very informative info......I guess I'll be reloading 165's in a bonded bullet.

Cheers

 

[22savage]

I've used 180 grain accubonds on several moose now. Seems to be a great bullet