Sako Super Hammerhead 300WM 180 for moose vs Nosler Accubond 165 in .308

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I was lucky enough to draw a moose tag this year for the first time and am debating my options for which gun to use. My max distance i am comfortable shooting is 250 yards in perfect conditions, rests, no wind etc. Likely shots are anywhere from 20-200 depending on the spot.

My two options are a 300wm and i've got 180gr sako super hammerhead, book muzzle velocity of 2887 fps.

Second option is .308 165gr Nosler Accubonds listed at 2800 fps.

I know i'm splitting hairs here and both will get the job done but what are your thoughts?

Is the heavier bullet and extra 87 fps giving me a bit more of a margin of error? Will the reduced recoil of the .308 make me less flinchy and end up shooting better? Will the shorter/lighter .308 make more difference than anything else?
 
I shot a few moose with 180 gr core lokt factory ammo in 308. The longest was around 220 yards. It did the job. I think if I had to choose I'd go with the 300wm though all else being equal. Whichever you're more accurate with
 
medvedqc said:
which one you re more confortable with?
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Pretty much the same question I’m going to ask.

At those ranges it really doesn’t matter I think. That said does the 300wm have a brake ? If you see a moose beyond 300yards on the last day are you going to try for it or let it walk (assuming you can’t get closer without spooking it) I’m assuming your answer is no as you limit yourself to 250 in perfect conditions which never happen in the field.

Ultimately I’d be taking the rifle I was most comfortable shooting and could get grouping consistently at 200/250 the better you are at hitting the pie plate the more your chances increase.

I’ve never used the Sako ammo but I am an accubond fan. I also love me some Barnes monolithic projectiles.

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bdb.hunting said:
Pretty much the same question I’m going to ask.

At those ranges it really doesn’t matter I think. That said does the 300wm have a brake ? If you see a moose beyond 300yards on the last day are you going to try for it or let it walk (assuming you can’t get closer without spooking it) I’m assuming your answer is no as you limit yourself to 250 in perfect conditions which never happen in the field.

Ultimately I’d be taking the rifle I was most comfortable shooting and could get grouping consistently at 200/250 the better you are at hitting the pie plate the more your chances increase.

I’ve never used the Sako ammo but I am an accubond fan. I also love me some Barnes monolithic projectiles.

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No brake at all. I will be putting in some extra range time but generally about the same sized groups
 
Congrats on drawing a tag. moose won't notice any difference if you do your part. shoot from a bench to confirm trajectory (there can be a big difference between what is printed on the box and the real world) then practice from field shooting positions.
 
Both would be great. As mentioned, See what shoots the best out of your rifle and what feels the best / most comfortable shooting. 165gr AB's will be faster.

I use 180gr Accubonds out of my 300WM for everything....elk, moose, deer, bear ever since the AB's were released....so thats a long time ago already. LOL.
 
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