Moose/Wolf rifle suggestions plz

freddyfour said:
I think for us guys in southern Ontario there is only three real main stream chamberings for a do bit all rifle. .270, .260, and 6.5x55. Keep in mind guys IIT west we have stupid rules here.
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Indeed sounds like he's on the right track, and if 6.5's suit his fancy will treat him swell. .270's more capable, but isn't everyone's flavour as it's anything but cutting edge. It is as 1899 points out in other words as proven as proven gets however, and one of the easiest chamberings to find.
 
hoytcanon said:
The Trophy will be fine... Don't "dumb down" your moose gun for wolves... Just buy a gun specifically for moose and then blast the crap outta any wolves with the same load. A Win M70 or Ruger 77 in .308 or .30/06 would be a good choice.
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+1. on the choice of rifles.
 
Gargoyle said:
The guide says standard shots in there area are 200-400 yards so trajectory is going to be an issue.. I have a few scopes sitting around here.. 2.5-10x50, 6-24x50 and the 3-9x42 xlt.. and i'll keep an eye out for any other options.. Guide also said that the 6.5 would be a good round for the area for moose and wolf.. gotta go with his advice on this one as he knows the terrain and conditions more than me.
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Don't like to see 400 yard shots on a Moose. A lot of hunters don't follow up on a possible kill, not knowing the animal is wounded when it runs into the bush. Just my OP.
 
wingshots said:
Don't like to see 400 yard shots on a Moose. A lot of hunters don't follow up on a possible kill, not knowing the animal is wounded when it runs into the bush. Just my OP.
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Very true and seen it myself, problem is nobody remembers exactly where it was standing. They walk way out there, walk a few circles and find no blood, and call it a miss. Meanwhile 75 yards away it's dead, sounds like he's got an experienced guide and he has solid hunting experience, I'm sure they'll do swell however. This is CGN, over thinking is what we do! And I like to be part of it. :)
 
can't go wrong with a good old 9.3x57 or 9.3x62 mite be a little much for wolf through. and on moose the vitals are lower then they seem because of the hump take a look at vital pic's
 
Ardent - I get that point, but there is something else to consider. If you practice, are patient and have experience then you will know the shot was good. With a good rest, time, calm conditions and a broadside presentation - barring equipment failure - I won't miss a moose at 400 yards. I am 100% sure of this. If I wasn't, I wouldn't take the shot. Now let's say I don't have a good rest...or it's windy...or the moose is running, well that is different and I would likely not take the shot.
 
Gargoyle said:
yup but a .308 I would only use for three shots a year.. one to ensure it's on zero, one for the moose and one for the wolf.. Like I said, being in southern ontario I can't use anything above 270 down here and would love to set up the rifle for coyotes as well and possibly ground hogs. If my guide chuckles at me I'll butt stroke him with it since he is family...lol
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I am a .270 fan and that would be my choice for your criteria except for the part about southern ON. I believe the regs say maximum .275 calibre in S.O. Unfortunately the .270 WIN is a .277 bore. I know guys who run them down there, but as near as I can tell the .270 WIN is a hair too big. I don't think there is a calibre suitable for moose and still legal in S.O., unless the 270 is legal down there so I would just forget the S.O. requirement and run .270, .308, 30-06 or whatever the heck else turns your crank. I also agree with an earlier post that the .260 is fine for moose with a high quality bullet and a very well placed shot, but I would go bigger for moose just in case the shot is not perfect.
 
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labrador76 said:
I am a .270 fan and that would be my choice for your criteria except for the part about southern ON. I believe the regs say maximum .275 calibre in S.O. Unfortunately the .270 WIN is a .277 bore. I know guys who run them down there, but as near as I can tell the .270 WIN is a hair too big. I don't think there is a calibre suitable for moose and still legal in S.O., unless the 270 is legal down there so I would just forget the S.O. requirement and run .270, .308, 30-06 or whatever the heck else turns your crank. I also agree with an earlier post that the .260 is fine for moose with a high quality bullet and a very well placed shot, but I would go bigger for moose just in case the shot is not perfect.
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I don't think where he is going to hunt is a .275" max WMU
 
labrador76 said:
I am a .270 fan and that would be my choice for your criteria except for the part about southern ON. I believe the regs say maximum .275 calibre in S.O. Unfortunately the .270 WIN is a .277 bore. I know guys who run them down there, but as near as I can tell the .270 WIN is a hair too big. I don't think there is a calibre suitable for moose and still legal in S.O., unless the 270 is legal down there so I would just forget the S.O. requirement and run .270, .308, 30-06 or whatever the heck else turns your crank. I also agree with an earlier post that the .260 is fine for moose with a high quality bullet and a very well placed shot, but I would go bigger for moose just in case the shot is not perfect.
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As far as I know the 270 is good to go, I know its actually bigger but there is an understanding that it is legal. Although I would call to confirm.

I use nosler partitions and barns TTSX for my 260, both are good choices for moose.
 
If I'm not mistaken, .275 is a bore dia and not a groove or bullet dia. Had a buddy from there and this is what I was told many years ago. This makes the 270 good but not a 7mm, unless your 7X57 brass says 275 Rigby on it...............
 
c-fbmi said:
If I'm not mistaken, .275 is a bore dia and not a groove or bullet dia. Had a buddy from there and this is what I was told many years ago. This makes the 270 good but not a 7mm, unless your 7X57 brass says 275 Rigby on it...............
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Don't all 7mm's start with a .275" bore- .284" groove dia?
 
c-fbmi said:
If I'm not mistaken, .275 is a bore dia and not a groove or bullet dia. Had a buddy from there and this is what I was told many years ago. This makes the 270 good but not a 7mm, unless your 7X57 brass says 275 Rigby on it...............
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It's clear that the Ontario government has discovered how superior that little bit of extra diameter really is, hence the rule. And by this I mean the .280 is better than the .270.... :)
 
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