Which of these two rifles for Ontario moose?

Both the .270 and .308 are plenty adequate for moose. Ironically, I have a 7600 in .270 and the 150 gr NP are perfect for moose. If you choose the .308, I suggest 180 grain projectiles, in any design (I.e. NP not necessary). Use the set up that you are most confident, given the terrain and distances you anticipate. All the best:)
 
I believe that in "most" jurisdictions in Canada FMJ is prohibited for hunting big game.

Is it allowed in Ontario?

Just wondering...FMJ would never be my choice for our thin-skinned game.

Regards, Dave.
 
I've used both 270 and 308 and love both the Model 70 , the "Rifleman's Rifle" and the Remington "Menonite Machine Gun".
If you're still really undecided, get a Model 70 in 308 and a 760 in 270. ... Oh wait, what about the 280 and 30-06 ?????
 
Bigfoot 870 said:
Both the .270 and .308 are plenty adequate for moose. Ironically, I have a 7600 in .270 and the 150 gr NP are perfect for moose. If you choose the .308, I suggest 180 grain projectiles, in any design (I.e. NP not necessary). Use the set up that you are most confident, given the terrain and distances you anticipate. All the best:)
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In my experience and that of my friends, over the years, most .308 rifles seemed to shoot best with 150 or 165 grain bullets, and 30.06 shot best with either 165 or 180 grain bullets. I was told it had to do with the twist rate that a lot of .308 rifles came with as opposed to the twist rate of most 30.06 guns.
However, 150 grain Nosler Partitions worked great for me out of my .270 for moose, and I'm sure a .308 shooting 150 or 165 grain NP's would have similar results. The larger bore of the .308 would most likely give you a better BC with a 165/168 grain bullet, though...
 
FMJ LEGAL for big game hunting in Ontario?? Good grief I thought I had heard everything until this one came up.
Goes to show that those who make the regulations often do not know enough about the subject.
 
OP it sounds like you shoot the 270 the best at 1.5 inch group at 100 yrds so use it. I have hunted that area and the Thunder Bay area along with Geralton. I have used everything from a crappy model 710 in 270 win. A model 700 30-06, model 700 in 300 win mag and 12 ga slugs. They all work just fine for moose, deer and bear. If you shoot the 270 the best and are comfortable with it get out and let bullwinkle have it. Huntsville probably won`t present much of an opportunity to shoot much past 250/300 yards and that caliber is more than capable of a heart lung kill shot at that distance. Good luck with the hunt.
 
bwgunsmith said:
i live in this area and the choices you give--go bigtime for the 308 for moose use a 180 grain round-i myself love full metal jacket they hit and tumble and dinner doesnt go very far
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FMJ ...... REALLY?
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I wonder if those FMJs would make good brush buster bullets as well. Prolley shoot straight through sapplings and small trees.
 
tylerjwitty said:
Simple ...

Carry the 270 on odd days and the 308 on even days
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Or my old trusty old flip of the coin method,as has been pointed out either rifle in either caliber will have you covered and the moose won't know the difference.I grew up in the area and carried a Mod70 with a Weaver K4 on tip off mounts many,many days chasing moose around,worked just fine for me.Your choice but either one will do the job just fine in my opinion.
 
If you already have both, you are golden. I have seen both used very effectively.

I would take the 270 scoped and the 308 with only the irons on it as a back rifle in case I had to hunt in rain or heavy falling snow. I have had snow fall conditions where a scope was a pain and inappropriate for condiytions where I can't see past 50 yards, anyway.
 
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