What's better for moose: .270 or .308?

Both kill equally well... in the boiler room. Large magnums like .338 and up give you a margin of error for those who will risk shots that are far for their marksmanship and therefore somewhat unethical to some. A shot in the guts or hams with a .338 250 grain bullet will create huge damage compared to conventional calibers and may give the sloppy shot maker an easier time at a second shot and animal recovery. I think this is where the belief that heavier bullets are better on moose.

I remember a hunting acquaintence of past that shot a bull moose through both front hams ( a little too forward of a shot). The moose couldn't go anywhere because the two front legs where obliterated from his .338 Win. Mag. It allowed him to get closer and finish the job. Not a pretty story, but I'm sure he wasn't the first and won't be the last in that regard.
 
.270, .308, 30-06, 7mm mag....etc etc
Any will do the job, period.
I use a .308 and have tagged a moose upward of 400yards. It all depends on your applications. Check the ballistics charts online. (Remington has a good one) and you can see all the stats and bullet weights.
I have a few buddies that insist on .300 or .338 win mag. They think they need it for some reason or another. They work too, but are not the most comfortable calibers to take to the range and shoot all day.

Like shootin - 270 OR 308 will be ample.
"Go big or go home" attitude - Buy a .458Lott
 
I see somebody whining about 6 posts up. :rolleyes:

Instead of pretending they're an expert on a caliber they've never hunted with they should buy a .270 and give it a try in the vital organs of a Moose.

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Never said I was an expert and wasn't whinning just pointing out your rude behaviour.
Like most would be bullies that don't have solid evidence for their argument you start name calling because you don't have facts to back your opinion.
Go on keep insulting me, keep trying to twist the meaning of my posts.
It doesn't matter because I really don't give a damn about you or your opinions
You are not worth any more of my time
 
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Is it just my imagination or does everyone that's used both calibers like I have think they're both great and equally effective? ;)

Last moose I seen shot with a .270 it was a .277 going in and about a .50 going out. It dropped instantly. You don't NEED a heavier bullet like the .308 caliber uses but if it's your preference and works for you good for you! :)

ninepointer, if you can't decide which one to use put them both aside for now while you think it over, and get a .35 Whelen. Hey, now you have an excuse for a new gun. :D

Unlike some other people I do give a damn about someone else's opinion. That's how you learn and progress and become more knowledgeable. ;)

coyotebc said:
Never said I was an expert and wasn't whinning just pointing out your rude behaviour.
Like most would be bullies that don't have solid evidence for their argument you start name calling because you don't have facts to back your opinion.
Go on keep insulting me, keep trying to twist the meaning of my posts.
It doesn't matter because I really don't give a damn about you or your opinions
You are not worth any more of my time
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