New moose gun

Take the new rifle money and put some decent glass on the 06. Go buy some partitions or a-frames and kill that moose properly. The next logical step down the road is a nice 375, new king or old....
 
Brother dropped several moose with his sako bolt in 7mm rem mag and the 175 gr factory core-lokts.
A couple at well beyond 300 yards in northern ontario timber clear cuts.
 
If you are just looking for a new rifle then a 300 wsm Sako would be a fantastic choice. But you could save some serious cash by sticking with ol' faithful.
 
Nothing wrong with the 30:06 .
Maybe move up to a Quality Brand Name Firearm be it Browning, Weatherby, Sako or ones that cost more money.
More money (costs) may give you a fancier gun (bling).
Some will consider this window dressing, but there is nothing wrong with Bling and Function that goes along with it.
Rob
 
rral22 said:
If you already have a .30-06, the move to the .300 WSM is a sideways move, and not worth the bother in terms of game taking ability. If you want another rifle, I would suggest something more "different" from the -06 would make for a more interesting rifle.
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I was going to say something along these lines, and I rekon the 30-06 parent case is plenty for most these Animals we discuss here, So for something a bit Heavier for Moose, Id look at the Favourite .35 Whelen first off, this will give you two cases with the same Brass if something drastic happens to one or the other ammo... believe me a 35 Whelen is a 300m Cartridge all day especially on a big animal like a Moose, Sambar etc.

Second thoughts are a Short Action, in a lighter platform and along the lines of a 358 Winchester or even a .338 Federal (tikka t3), with a Tikka long action magazine and bolt stop the 358 Winchester will be on the heels of a restricted Whelen.... an weigh 2 lb less :D

WL
 
Bpr said:
Looking at getting a new gun for moose hunting this year just wondering what everyone uses/ suggested currently shooting a savage model 111 30.06 but was considering something in a 300 short mag any suggestions?
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If you want a new gun, buy a new gun. However, there isn't a single critter in North America that I'd feel under-gunned to harvest toting your Savage 30-06. The 30-06 offers a broad range of bullet weights from those suitable for varmints up to 220gr premium bullets that will drop the largest Alaska-Yukon moose and, in a pinch, handle dangerous game like grizzly and polar bear.

If you don't reload and rely solely on factory ammo, 300WM can be twice as expensive or more compared to a standard caliber like the 30-06, and offer fewer options in terms of bullet style and weight.

And keep in mind that the moose, while a big animal, really isn't that tough to kill. Put one where it counts and you have a dead moose. For most hunters, especially the occasional, every-other-year type hunter, shooting magnum calibers well is often very difficult. They find the recoil very unpleasant, along with the extra muzzle flash and noise, which can lead hunters to develop a flinch or avoid necessary range time as a result.

If you're looking for an upgrade, I'd suggest putting the cash for a new magnum toward better glass, either a better optic to top your Savage or better binos. Your moose will never tell the difference between a 30-06 and 300WM.
 
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