.308 effective range on moose

There are several kinds of "wounded", but only one kind of "dead".

If you get in close and place the shot in the vitals, you'll have your moose.

At the risk of repeating the advice that's already been given here, save the long shots for inanimate targets (the .308 also excells in that department ;) ).
 
shepodyguide said:
If you have a 308, like it, and can shoot it well, then just accept its (your) limitations and hunt with it. If not, then develop the consistent long range shooting proficiency which would justify the the weight, recoil and expense of stepping up to a magnum.

Length of season is another consideration. If you have only 3 days to hunt like here in NB your first moose sighting might be your last and you had better feel confident you can make the shot or get ready to eat the tag! If you have weeks to hunt moose, you may have the luxury to pass longer shots and pick a comfortable shot.
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Our hunting season is over 3 months long.:D I am certain a .308 can kill a moose that was not my question. I am looking for something for long range 300+ yards and was wondering if the .308 is up too par. This rifle will also be used as my everyday bench type gun. The gun will never get more then 30 yards from the truck a all times. There are many times a long shot is needed in the areas I hunt as it is sometime impossible to get closer due to terrain.
 
mdbuckle said:
Our hunting season is over 3 months long.:D I am certain a .308 can kill a moose that was not my question. I am looking for something for long range 300+ yards and was wondering if the .308 is up too par. This rifle will also be used as my everyday bench type gun. The gun will never get more then 30 yards from the truck a all times. There are many times a long shot is needed in the areas I hunt as it is sometime impossible to get closer due to terrain.[/QUOTE

Lots of info and otherstuff on this thread. :rolleyes:

To answer your questin without a novel, yes the .308 is up to par for a 300 yard shot. (notice I said 300, not 325 or 400 or 1/2 mile just 300)

Is there other/better choices, of course!!!:)

I'll stick to my .308
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i have never had to take a shot at an animal over 150yards with my 308 and for open country where stalking may not be possible, I use my trusty 7mm mag. Nothing has escaped this rifle with 160 gr nosler partitions and have one shot dropped, shooting from a "rest (log hehe), an 885lbs bull moose at 380 plus yards, ranged at 420 with the bushnell rangefinder. We called him for an hour and a half and that's as close as he would come. My partner packs a 338 magnum fulltime so we are covered in most conditions. I have come to choose the 308 as my main carry rifle for most of my hunting which is mostly mulie and coastal blacktail and opt for the 7mm mag for moose and elk. Be fair to your quarry, if you are second guessing your caliber's capabilities at the moment it really counts, when the animal and conditions present you with a shot, you have to "know" and "trust" that your rifle will get the job done, providing you do yours.
 
45ACPKING said:
i have never had to take a shot at an animal over 150yards with my 308 and for open country where stalking may not be possible, I use my trusty 7mm mag. Nothing has escaped this rifle with 160 gr nosler partitions and have one shot dropped, shooting from a "rest (log hehe), an 885lbs bull moose at 380 plus yards, ranged at 420 with the bushnell rangefinder. We called him for an hour and a half and that's as close as he would come. My partner packs a 338 magnum fulltime so we are covered in most conditions. I have come to choose the 308 as my main carry rifle for most of my hunting which is mostly mulie and coastal blacktail and opt for the 7mm mag for moose and elk. Be fair to your quarry, if you are second guessing your caliber's capabilities at the moment it really counts, when the animal and conditions present you with a shot, you have to "know" and "trust" that your rifle will get the job done, providing you do yours.
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Well said analogy
 
lookout said:
Hey amphibious....
I didn't know they made moose that small....:)
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you can't eat antler. a spiker on the ground is worth ten "trophys" in the bush. both clients were meat hunters, both went home happy.

but you keep wasting you time looking for big ones :D I'll get my spiker the first day and start eating :D
 
My dad has been hunting Moose with a .308 For 40 Years , he swears by them , I use bothe and I dont even think the 06' has much of a advantage over it , as long as you practice and no the rifle limitations , then the .308 Will do anything you want.
 
I think anyone who says a .308 can't kill a moose, hasn't been hunting long enough.

You could kill one with a bowie knife if you were so inclined!!

The fact is, 308 has been responsible for many a "humane" moose death.
 
No kidding amphib! - about 5 years ago I shot a 58.5" across the beam. I am very particular about the way the meat is cared for - but DID IT STINK and it was tough.....
I swore never again, and am with you.....spiker any day!
 
308 is okay for moose...it's the big nasty critters in Northern BC that don't to share your game and take offence at your presence! Then - boyo - ya want a firgin cannon! :eek: Griz can be big and nasty, mostly they're not a bother.

The nifty 'tree-oh-ate' is a bit of out of its MU in those circumstances if ya get my drift.
 
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