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[Truenorth]

I have taken moose with .270- .308- .30-06 and 300 win mag. from as close as 50 out to about 250 yds. using only factory fodder (Remington core-lok 150 - 180 grain). Any one of these calibers will more than humanly dispatch a moose providing a competent shooter is pulling the trigger. If the longer range you ask about is greater than say 300 yards, then my question is, do you have the ability to shoot that far...accurately?

[atomikall]

i agree with gander also on this one!

[fuzzybear]

If it's something bigger that your looking for. I would suggest a 338-06 or a 35 Whelan.
The 338-06 will throw a 250gr bullet at 2500 fps and the 35 Whelen will throw a 250gr at 2400 fps. Both have the same trajectory as a heavy weight 30-06. With more energy at all hunting distances.
The 338-06 throws a 225gr the same as a 30-06 throws a 180gr with a whole bunch more punch and the recoil is very tolerable.

[Captain_Obvious]

I'd generally consider a 30-06 as a minimum for moose. A 7mm, 300, or 338 Magnum would probably be more of a safe bet, but many moose have been killed with one shot by 30-06's and even 270's.

[nevadahntr]

many moose are taken every year with archery equipment,so i wouldnt say 30-06 is the limit,you could use somthing smaller such as a 25-06.

[Captain_Obvious]

Cartridges of less power than a 30-06 are not really ideal for hunting game as large as a moose. A 25-06 is most certainly not ideal. Not saying you can't use one, but generally speaking, cartridges less powerful than a 30-06 are not moose cartridges.

[147 Grain]

Well said, Captain:

I too recommend 30 caliber and above for moose, but bullet construction and weight is more important, and shot placement tops the list.

[AlphaMan]

Captain O has done it again. He has once again blesed us with his presence and his knowledge of the outdoors.I agree with captain o. 30-06 should be the minimum. Captain O when can I tag along on one of your Arkansas hunts? Im from Ark too.

I just purchased a single shot in 30-06. Well I hunted with it this past season but I didnt get anything. I took her to the range this weekend and got her shooting 1 1/2 gruops at 100yds and dead on at 200yds. I am well pleased and cant wait till the upcoming season. One day I plan on hunting moose and best believe the 06 is going.

[Truenorth]

Seems a bit strange, reading all the information on the ideal moose caliber. I remember as a youngster in my dad's moose camp, the main firearm of choice was the old 30-30 and the longest shot might have been 100 yards. The times they are a changing........................... ::-k

[Captain_Obvious]

Blessed? That is a first! If I get down there this upcoming season, it is a possibility. There's a chance I may be going to Nebraska for late-season doe.

1-1/2 inch groups is excellent for a big game rifle. Zeroed in at 200 yards, you can keep that bullet close to the sightline at all reasonable hunting ranges.

[fuzzybear]

I would swear that in the original post. He was asking for recommendations of a caliber larger than 30-06. I would interpret that as more energy, from 7 rem mag on up.

[nolan358]

i have taken many moose with my 7mm rem mag but prefer the action of a .300 win mag with 180 accubond partitions. 1 shot 1 kill almost anything

[Captain_Obvious]

Both rounds give you pretty much the same thing.

[atomikall]

go with the 30 cal

[moosehuntinkid]

try a ferderal trophy bonded bear claw 165 gr it should work great if you want to get a new rifle for moose hunting and have the money and are recoil tolerant enough you should use a .340 weatherby mag i have hunted for two years and got a cow tag and got my moose with a tikka.30/06 with remington safari a frames the shot was stepped off at 150-170 yards