For moose - longest range without wind adjustment - what caliber?

I believe a distance range need to be specified.

400, 600, 1200

Most moose in my are are shot +/- 100 yards...

Have taken moose at 350 with .30-06 165 grain, no wind.
 
A few years ago i shot 356 rangefinded yards 404 Jeffery 400 grain bullet. 1 through the lungs, 1 into the spine. All shooting condition were perfect. No wind, sun was shining directly on the Moose. I have passed on shots that were not so favorable.
 
My last moose was at 399 yards with a 180 accubond out of a 30-06. About 20 inches of drop but there was no wind. I was able to shoot from prone so that was helpful.

I wouldn't take a shot much longer than that with that rifle setup. If I had a BDC type reticle or adjustable elevation I might, but only if I knew my drops at further distance. Usually I'll try to get closer as my first option.
 
whatever you choose, practice at that range. Not just a few shots, know your ability, and your rifle/cartridge. Your game deserves it. Don't fall into the trap of believing some of the wild claims you may hear. Learn what YOU can do.
 
While most moose are shot at shorter distances, if you hunt some clear-cuts in the bush,
the shots can get on the longish side. My longest kills on moose have been made with the
7mm STW, the 308 Norma Magnum, and the 8mm Remington Magnum. Dave.
 
Eagleye said:
While most moose are shot at shorter distances, if you hunt some clear-cuts in the bush,
the shots can get on the longish side. My longest kills on moose have been made with the
7mm STW, the 308 Norma Magnum, and the 8mm Remington Magnum. Dave.
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Good cartridge choices Dave. I have the same ones in my stable. - dan
 
I would think that 338 Lapua magnum should be about right…… but I’ll stick with my 30-06 and 9.3x62, keeping my shots inside 300m
 
Hunting moose is not a question of how far..it’s a question of be able to make a human and quick kill. The answer is how good and confident you can, under field conditions, to shoot on demand, in the vital zone, and get a hit every time ?

if you know how to hunt, you probably can get a moose in by calling it easily to 100 yards and even below. Heck, bow and arrow hunters get them in at 30-35 yards..

Long range shooting on steel plate is quite different than hunting. The moose is not painted white, and you do not choose time of day to do so :)
 
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Janeau said:
Hunting moose is not a question of how far..it’s a question of be able to make a human and quick kill. The answer is how good and confident you can, under field conditions, to shoot on demand, in the vital zone, and get a hit every time ?

if you know how to hunt, you probably can get a moose in by calling it easily to 100 yards and even below. Heck, bow and arrow hunters get them in at 30-35 yards..

Long range shooting on steel plate is quite different than hunting. The moose is not painted white, and you do not choose time of day to do so :)
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Very true, but sometimes, just sometimes everything aligns perfectly and 1000 plus yard shots can be made.
In the 40 plus years of LR hunting I would estimate I have NOT taken a shot due to animal movement, wind or a plethora of things that might have muffed the shot.

OP From experience a moose at 1000 yards is possible with a 300 win mag, but conditions have to be absolutely perfect and bullet type as well as shot placement is critical.
The 50 makes up for slight wind but still the conditions dictate what would be an ethical LR shot. Unfortunately this rogue regime has ended that era
 
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