It’s good to 100 m with a federal fusion. Plenty of moose downed with a 30-30 with same ballistics. Wouldn’t be my choice but under 100m it’s very doable with that specific federal fusion round.7.62x39 is not adequate cartridge for a moose. It is not the caliber I have issues with but the amount of powder behind the bullet. It should have a bit more power behind it. 308 would be a good start in my opinion.
Also, as others said…avoid swamps, water and other difficult terrain or you gonna have tough time.
Don’t waste money on scent killers, most of your scent will come in a way of breathing. Be however mindful of wind direction. Same for clothing, wear what is comfy, warm and dry especially boots.
Be prepared to harvest the animal and I mean BE prepared. It is not a small task dealing with shot moose. Atvs, vehicles of all kind will be of great help.
I’d choose days that are cooler and walk around your hunting area well before the season to figure out the moose movement.
Oh! And when field dressing/gutting etc. watch out for other predators.
Have fun and good luck
First moose hunt any advice?
- Thread starter homslice
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I’m sure it is doable under extremely right conditions BUT on a first moose hunt by what sounds as new hunter/s, why would you choose a caliber/cartridge that is not for a large and potentially dangerous game? You would not.
Btw…ballistics are not the same, similar but not the same. 3030 has better ballistics for hunting purposes.
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moose travel all day so they may show up anywhere they browse and rest when they want know specific time of day that being said the most active the last 2 hours of daylight
don't waste money on any type of scents especially camouflage type
not knowing when your hunting calling could be a option here in saskatchewan the height of the rut is sept 15 to oct 10
bulls will be wondering around all day and night at that time so bumping into one is very possible
as for a calibre the 7.62x 39 is a bit light for a novice i would shoot a moose with it but it would be with a handl load using a good quality bullet
if possible a 308 win with a 150 gr bullet will be fine i have shot many moose with that combo
As for the keeping shooting practise each to his own i have never done that i have shot 31 moose in 42 years one or sometime two shot if possible the lungs are your best bet
good luck moose the best red meet on the planet
don't waste money on any type of scents especially camouflage type
not knowing when your hunting calling could be a option here in saskatchewan the height of the rut is sept 15 to oct 10
bulls will be wondering around all day and night at that time so bumping into one is very possible
as for a calibre the 7.62x 39 is a bit light for a novice i would shoot a moose with it but it would be with a handl load using a good quality bullet
if possible a 308 win with a 150 gr bullet will be fine i have shot many moose with that combo
As for the keeping shooting practise each to his own i have never done that i have shot 31 moose in 42 years one or sometime two shot if possible the lungs are your best bet
good luck moose the best red meet on the planet
IronNoggin
CGN frequent flyer
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- Port Alberni, Vancouver Island
Another piece of advice - do NOT penetrate your hunting areas with 4 wheelers until AFTER you down the moose.
They well know what the sound of those machines mean, and will vacate the area.
This is from unfortunate experience.
All fine to go and open up the trails somewhat. And your idea of going early to do so fits with a scouting run.
Cheers
270WSMXBolt
Regular
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- Delta B.C.
Rope, snatch block pulleys, cordless sawzalls, zip ties, shop towels, Olfa blades, game bags. Bar of soap and towel. Get er dun. Cheers
DragonFire
CGN Regular
- Location
- mid Canada
Shoot it as close to your vehicle as possible.....
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