Not the size of rifle that causes damage it is bullet construction and velocity, a lower quality 338 round will wreck a lot more meat than a .270 round of better quality!
Which round for Ontario big game?
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Not the size of rifle that causes damage it is bullet construction and velocity, a lower quality 338 round will wreck a lot more meat than a .270 round of better quality!
I second that. I would go with the 30-06 but Use the same bullet for both. You zero your rifle once practice until you know wher it hits at all ranges By using a heavier bullet 165 t0 190 gr you have adeQuate penetration on moose and do less damage on deer. BTW i would try to stay away from the Barnes. Use nosler Hornady or core loks.
Neil
Neil
My vote is the 308.
165 grain in premium ammo or making your own pills with premium bullets you can't go wrong; provided as with any caliber you do your part on the trigger end.
I personally prefer a short action weapon whether semi, bolt, lever, or pump.
In my humble opinion.
Doc.
165 grain in premium ammo or making your own pills with premium bullets you can't go wrong; provided as with any caliber you do your part on the trigger end.
I personally prefer a short action weapon whether semi, bolt, lever, or pump.
In my humble opinion.
Doc.
Well, I have been schooled by another thread.
Apparently there are posted minimums for muzzle energies for moose in Ontario. According to that CGN member Ironsighter has concluded that most rifles used today can't really kill a moose at over 200yds both due to accuracy and insufficient terminal energy. As a matter of fact by his view, you can't ethically or humanely kill a moose with a .30-30 placed firmly against the ribs of a moose since it doesn't have the REQUIRED 2100 ft/lbs of muzzle energy to do the job.
See here for the thread
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586774&page=8
Better get yourself a .400 Tyrannosaur, OP since you are more likely looking for a 300-400yd rifle and you NEED the right amount of energy to get the job done.
Or, if you follow his advice, it is just inhumane to take a shot over 200yds anyway.
This is some funny stuff....check it out for a laugh.
Seriously, though, get a .308 and you will be fine. My sister in law has shot 7 moose with hers at ranges from 75-350yds. If a girl can do it, you should be able to....
So get one and shoot with it. Know where the bullets are going. And then shoot the game.
Apparently there are posted minimums for muzzle energies for moose in Ontario. According to that CGN member Ironsighter has concluded that most rifles used today can't really kill a moose at over 200yds both due to accuracy and insufficient terminal energy. As a matter of fact by his view, you can't ethically or humanely kill a moose with a .30-30 placed firmly against the ribs of a moose since it doesn't have the REQUIRED 2100 ft/lbs of muzzle energy to do the job.
See here for the thread
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586774&page=8
Better get yourself a .400 Tyrannosaur, OP since you are more likely looking for a 300-400yd rifle and you NEED the right amount of energy to get the job done.
Or, if you follow his advice, it is just inhumane to take a shot over 200yds anyway.
This is some funny stuff....check it out for a laugh.
Seriously, though, get a .308 and you will be fine. My sister in law has shot 7 moose with hers at ranges from 75-350yds. If a girl can do it, you should be able to....
So get one and shoot with it. Know where the bullets are going. And then shoot the game.
As it has been said before, ballistically they are the same. Their is no difference in weight between the .308 and 30-06 in the Browning Bar Safari so that isn't an issue.
Ammo is readily available from either caliber and both are more than capable in harvesting all three animals you mentioned.
One question I have is- Do you hunt in a group? If so, what do your buddies use?
It might be nice to be able to borrow their factory ammo of the same caliber should the need arise and you're in a pinch.
Just a consideration.
Ammo is readily available from either caliber and both are more than capable in harvesting all three animals you mentioned.
One question I have is- Do you hunt in a group? If so, what do your buddies use?
It might be nice to be able to borrow their factory ammo of the same caliber should the need arise and you're in a pinch.
Just a consideration.
Well if you mean all of Ontario I would have to recommend the .270 Winchester. The .270 is a very capable cartridge & is a necked down .30-06 case. Bullet selection is quite good with bullets from 90gr to 160gr available. I hunt coyotes, deer, moose, & bear with my .270 & have never had a problem with it. I use 110gr Hornady VMAX bullets for coyote, 130gr Barnes bullets for deer, & 150gr Nosler partitions for bear & moose.
George
