First Time Moose Hunting, What firearm to use?

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Originally Posted by sawbill

Any 30 caliber mentioned above, ie the .308 or 30-06. and while you're at it, go with a premium bullet. As for the .270, I absolutely detest that round for moose. I've seen so many moose and bears lost to that cartridge through the years that I'd like to wrap every one of them around a tree. What it comes down to is a lot of guys talk a good game but when it comes right down to it making a good shot on whats become a once in a lifetime chance at a moose, why go minimum?

Yeah, yeah, I know. Lots of moose have been taken with the lesser 30-30 but an awful pile have been lost to the same cartridge.

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Good point about picking a premium bullet. Using a .30 cal rifle for moose hunting, I would recommend the 180 grain Nosler Partition. I’m sure others have different preferences.

I don’t have any experience with the .270 but I wholeheartedly agree that the .30-30 is a bad choice for moose. There are other marginal calibers out there that can kill a moose but, IMO, only under optimal conditions. Many hunters opt for magnum cartridges but aren’t required for most moose hunting conditions in Ontario.

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Originally Posted by alfoldivandor

Remember you only can sell guns at loss ... Think twice before you buy ...

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Not quite. Many rifles, such as mine, are worth more than when they were purchased. Most often, these rifles are discontinued and are considered classics.

Savage 11 in 308.

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Originally Posted by alfoldivandor

Remember you only can sell guns at loss ... Think twice before you buy ...

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Yes, this is far from the truth. The first deer rifle I bought as a young guy has appreciated to a couple thousand times its original value. I've also got a pre 64 model 88 in .308, it's worth waaaay more than it was new.

To the OP, that .308 model 88 is my mooser.

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A Tikka Hunter in .30-06 with quality 3 x 9 scope shooting Federal 180 gr Nosler Partition would be my choice.

Excellent advice and everything is well noted.

I appreciate all the advise.

I didnt realize how much is involved to picking a proper firearm and ammunition.

Thanks again

To me a 3006 is about the most universal firearm going. You can get a load to suit whatever you want to hunt in North America.

It’s my favourite

If you plan on making shots 200-300 yards go with a bolt action with a good scope, with a 160 grain plus premium bullet and hit them in the lungs.

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Originally Posted by alfoldivandor

Remember you only can sell guns at loss ... Think twice before you buy ...

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The only gun of mine that may have lost value is an 870 express that I bought new, but even that has probably held value. All of the others have appreciated way better than the stock market that is for sure.

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Originally Posted by Matt86

If you plan on making shots 200-300 yards go with a bolt action with a good scope, with a 160 grain plus premium bullet and hit them in the lungs.

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I have a REM. 760 in 30-06 that hits bowling pins at 250 yds no problem.....my 760 in .243 is much the same.....running coyotes at 200 yds no problems either...