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

Either one will work fine.
Although the 270 likes 130 grains, use the 150 for best results. I'd consider premiums if using the 270.
For the 308. the 165grain works fine. Premiums if you like, but, our guys don't use 'em, and we have no problems.
 
Thanks for the replies!:) Its amazing how the responses were overwhelmingly in favour of .308 until it was revealed that the .308 was NOT a bolt action:eek:!!! If I filter out the moose-deserve-to-be-shot-with-nothing-less-than-a-bolt-action crowd;), I think my decision will come down to accuracy. If the pump-action .308 is able to group 2" or less, the pump-action wins.
 
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With good quality bullets both calibers are good enough.
.270Win has an edge with velocity, but either one would do it.
 
A 308 is like the univeral tool of the North American "4 legged critter" hunter. Also,it doesn't feel like you just got hit in the shoulder by a freight train everytime you pull the trigger. I was thinking of picking one up in the Stevens 200 line, but I opted for the 300 win mag because a. I've never owned one before and b. I love what hapens to 1 gallon milk jugs full of water when you blast em at 100 yards :D
 
.270Win is Jack's favorite caliber and in my opinion will be more then adequate for moose job.
.308Win is probably the most universal caliber beside .30-06.
Toss a coin, you can't loose here.
 
Moose Medicine?

I usually whack 'em with a .300 Win Mag...

But it's either/or as far as the .270 or .308 are concerned. Good accurate load with a quality bullet & correct shot placement at a range appropriate to the conditions and the shooter's skills = moose meat in the freezer.
 
308 with a good bullet, as in not a boat-tail dear bullet. I'd also recommend Federals high energy loads. PS I'm not a fan of little fast moving bullets like most 270 loads. You could probably spend enough on a high end bullet like the swifts A frame to make it as good as a 308 with walmart brand ammo.
That's my humble opinion.
And by the way, Jack's favorite cartridge was the 30-06. Winchester sponsored his hunts all over the world if he would sing the praises of the 270. In my opinion, the only reason it's still around. Now that always pisses off some people.
 
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What's better for moose---

The original question was what's better for moose, the 270 or 308?
Well, I can tell you neither one is good for the moose, because when either one hits a moose he just lies down and dies!
And Ninepointer, your rifle that will group 2 inches is more than accurate enough for moose hunting.
 
ninepointer said:
1) Win M70 bolt action in .270 Win with a 1.5-6x scope. Hinged floor-plate. This gun consistently shoots 1.5" 100 yard groups with regular factory ammo.

2) Rem 760 pump-action in .308 Win with peep sights (will probably be fitted with a 1.5-?x variable scope). Detachable magazine. I don't know yet what type of accuracy this gun is capable of when scoped.

Now which one would you take moose hunting next year?

Ninepointer
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Out of those choices, I would go with the Win Model 70. All and all it is a better rifle and the cartridge gives you some more flexibility, especially in Ontario. Not saying the Rem sucks, but if it was me, I'd go with the Winchester.
 
I have a buddy that I reload ammo for that has a 760 in 30-06. I give him 165 gr Hornady BTSP's loaded with 57 gr of IMR4350. He has a 3-9x40 cheap scope on board. Two years ago, he shot four moose with it at ranges from 90 yards (two calves) to 225 yards (a big bull) and 175 yards (a medium cow). He shot 5 times. The fifth one he said he wasted. It was shot just as the bull fell down after the first shot.

I believe that round is going about 2800 fps, so it ain't in magnum territory, and he would be hard pressed to shoot it into a group under about 2 and a half inches on paper, but stick a moose up in front of him, and it's moose steak time.

SO . . . . . . given your choices, I'd take the .308 -- load it up with a 165 gr bullet going as fast as it will stay accurate, hit the swamps and kill a moose.
 
150gn .270s @ 2800fps...or
150gn .308s @ 2800fps

Now there's a tough choice :cool:
Personally I'd go with the 308 it makes a bigger hole to start with, which means you rely less on bullet performance & neither one is an especially hard hitter at any kind of long range.

I'd be surprised if your pump 308 doesn't shoot less than 2" groups.
From what I've seen of Rem pump-auto's they shoot surprisingly well!


Wildthing: " and the cartridge gives you some more flexibility, especially in Ontario."

I'm curious why you think the .270 gives more flexability "especially" in Ont :confused:
 
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150gn .270s @ 2800fps...or
150gn .308s @ 2800fps

Now there's a tough choice :cool:
Personally I'd go with the 308 it makes a bigger hole to start with, which means you rely less on bullet performance & neither one is an especially hard hitter at any kind of long range.

I'd be surprised if your pump 308 doesn't shoot less than 2" groups.
From what I've seen of Rem pump-auto's they shoot surprisingly well!


Wildthing: " and the cartridge gives you some more flexibility, especially in Ontario."

I'm curious why you think the .270 gives more flexability "especially" in Ont :confused:
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This is a good point, but to counter, you will bet more penetration with the 150gr .277 round than you will even with the 165gr .308 (all bullets being equal), due to higher sectional density. The .277 will also shoot flatter that the .308 due to higher ballistic coefficient, and velocity. In on game performance we are talking about two cartridges too similar to notice a difference. I'm a J O'C guy so I would say the .277 bore, and stoke it with 130 TSX's.
 
Yep Rem338 there is very little diff to choose from!
I shot a moose at long range (300+yds) once with a 7x57 w/162 Horns at approx 2800fps muzzle (if my memory servers me correctly :rolleyes:) & it failed to exit on a broadside shot, so thats what I based my choice on. Figured if neither 270 or 308 would probably exit at long range probably better off with a larger dia to start with!

That & the fact I just can't cuddle up to a .270 for some reason :confused:
 
of the two id say .308

tdmx2 said:
Wee here is My two cents. I chose neither :p . All I have ever used to hunt moose is a .303 British. I just love to hunt with a hundred year old ,$150.00 gun that will drop any moose that I can see with the sights. Thats My choice.:D
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yeah you cant argue with that. the .303 brit has probably taken more moose in canada than any other caliber... continue the tradition :)
 
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