308 moose load

A buddy uses 165gr SST in his '06, can't see why it wouldn't work in a .308. Normal bullets work pretty well at normal speeds. I hunt with 2 rifles. 120gr and 235gr both at about 3000 fps. Lots of things work.
 
Traditional cup and core bullets are proven and have put a lot of moose on the ground, I would probably try a 180 Partition. For monolithic bullets, I would try 130/150 TTSX if I could find them.
 
Hi! I am a reloaded and I find out that the construction of the bullet is the most important. I once had a bullet explode on the shoulder of a moose and not penetrate. Since then, I use Nosler Partition. They stay together and penetrate well.
 
165gr is the best compromise of speed and weight for the .308. Partition, Accubond, Interbond, TTSX. I've used them all.
 
Hard to beat nosler partition 165gn running them as fast as the gun like!
 
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Bushbasher said:
What’s everyone’s favourite 308 moose load?
Have a buddy using 308 for moose and looking for ideas to load him hunting ammo
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Much depends on which bullets you have available for loading as there are very few out there to purchase. I have some 180gr NPs here so I would start with that, but 165s in a 308 might be a better choice for a higher starting velocity.

In the end, any 180gr C&C bullet would work fine.
 
I've got lots of caribou, bears and moose with 150, 165 & 180gr Hornady SST's over H4895. My preference is the 165's but they seem to be harder to get on a regular basis than the 150's or 180's. Experienced lots of bang-flops and have never lost an animal. I'm happy with them.

It goes without saying that marksmanship and good bullet placement are more critical than what brand name hunting bullet to use.
 
165gr tipped trophy bonded bear claw or woodliegh ppsn would be my top choices but seeing what my 165gr hornady btsp loads do to roadkill deer shoulders im confident theyd work just fine if sent thru the lung area.
The non magnum speed of the 308 opens the door to a lot of good overlooked cup and core bullets
 
Moose are not hard to kill and rarely go far if you put the bullet through both lungs.

Others have mentioned good choices as well. Partitions, Accubonds etc.



I am a recent "convert" to the solid copper bullet crowd.

I have been very impressed by Nosler E-Tips.

I would go for 168 gr Nosler E-Tip over a Varget or Ramshot Big Game.
 
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