.308 hmmm,

At what range would you take a moose with a .308 you are competent with

  • 100 yrds and less

    Votes: 40 5.1%

  • 200 yrds and less

    Votes: 222 28.1%

  • 300 yrds and less

    Votes: 315 39.9%

  • 400 yrds and less

    Votes: 213 27.0%
  • Total voters
    790
400 yards is not a stretch for a 308. I have shot them a bit farther than that with a 100 gr bullet out of a 25-06. A 150 or 168 tsx.......no problem
 
I would prefer to keep moose inside 300 with a .308 even though I know it will kill cleanly much farther. spend some time on the Long Range hunting sites, guys pancaking bambie way out there with .308's
 
I would say that 300 yards is about as much as you would want to shoot a moose with either a 308WIN with a good 165gr bullet, or a 30-06 with a good 180gr bullet (I bet the moose wouldn't tell the difference). 300 yards is a long way, and a moose is a big animal. Most people can't shoot 300 yards, and when they actually see it, they think that it's about 500 yards.
Mike
 
Bah - if you know where and how to place your shot, there is no range at which it would be ethical to shoot at a big game animal at which your 308 will not be enough gun to kill it.

If you can make a well placed 400 yard shot with your 308 under field conditions, then wait till yer olde moose turns broadside and presents a good shot and give er'. If he don't die in short order, well, then we'll re-evaluate your ability to take 400 yard shots under field conditions - because it won't be the fault of the cartridge in question.



All that said, though - I think 400 yards is pushing it for how far to shoot at a critter, nevermind the cartridge.
 
brotherjack said:
Bah - if you know where and how to place your shot, there is no range at which it would be ethical to shoot at a big game animal at which your 308 will not be enough gun to kill it.

If you can make a well placed 400 yard shot with your 308 under field conditions, then wait till yer olde moose turns broadside and presents a good shot and give er'. If he don't die in short order, well, then we'll re-evaluate your ability to take 400 yard shots under field conditions - because it won't be the fault of the cartridge in question.



All that said, though - I think 400 yards is pushing it for how far to shoot at a critter, nevermind the cartridge.
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Haven't we had this discussion before?
Mike
 
mike shickele said:
I would say that 300 yards is about as much as you would want to shoot a moose with either a 308WIN with a good 165gr bullet, or a 30-06 with a good 180gr bullet (I bet the moose wouldn't tell the difference). 300 yards is a long way, and a moose is a big animal. Most people can't shoot 300 yards, and when they actually see it, they think that it's about 500 yards.
Mike
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I agree!

For the upcoming moose season, I plan on use my new T3 in 308 with either 165 or 180 gr TSX. It is still too clod outdoor for me to finalize the loading development to tell which one I would use.

Within the 200 yard range, it should perform just as good as my long trusted 300WM.
 
sealhunter said:
Are you being serious?
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sure. I wouldnt try for an ass shot, but a broadside bullwinkle at 400y with a 308 loaded well, is not that far of a stretch. Ideal cartridge for 400y moose? no, but it will work

2000 fps impact @ 400y. That will fully expand an Xbullet, Partition, or Accubond, and penetrate enough on a broadside shot to fully reach the vitals. Me thinks the moose wont be in good shape after such a hit.
 
In my case, the limiting factor wouldn't be the .308 caliber but rather my shooting skills. I would be pressed to keep a bullet on target and in a precise kill zone at anything over 300 yds even though I practice weekly.
 
how many moose has the 30-30 killed with 150 or 170 gr ammo inside 100 yards? That is basically the same performance a 308 will give at 400 yards. Totally sufficient, assuming good placement, especially with a premium controlled expansion bullet
 
I'd personally keep in around 3, although I'm positive it can to 4 and 5. (if you're can shoot worth your salt)

1-2 is point and shoot.
 
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