While both guns are nice, which would be better suited for ontario moose?
While both guns are nice, which would be better suited for ontario moose?
Likely way more than one needs. A moose wouldn't be able to tell the difference! I'd go with the 338 because I've seen more ammo availability.
Im a Tikka fan, but as said maybe a little heavy on the rounds.
I think the best one would be the one in. 30-06 or. 308...but hey that's just me.
It's not the size of the bullet. It's where you put it lol.
Nothing at all wrong with either choice. Don't listen to the nay sayers, neither of these are too much gun if you can shoot them well. I have become a big fan of the 338 recently, and would likely choose that cartridge, as I feel that for the added recoil over a non magnum it has the most added gain. But, I also prefer the weatherby to the tikka, so it's kind of a toss up in my books.
Either will easily kill a moose or anything else on this continent. Tikka's have a reputation for being shooters but the Mark V is no slouch in that department either. Choose whatever fits best.
Choice between the Tikka and the Weatherby is tough. However I have a 338 WM and I really like it. I give the nod to the 338 WM (rippin_355 is right), it is easier to find ammo for the 338 and if you go out west you will find that it is a very popular cartridge for long range elk hunting.
Either. Both will kill them fast. However are too much gun for me. Prefer a 300 win which is still a lot of gun.
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Originally Posted by pbonura
X2 Tikka T3
x3 Tikka as it's cheaper to feed with 338wm. 338 WM appears more popular in B.C. especially in grizzly country. However, in SK & AB I see more hunters using 300WM for everything, including moose or elk.
I'd opt for the 338 as well. That's my personal choice for moose. Yes the 338 could be considered overkill but the heavier bullets will give you greater insurance if you have a less than perfect shot and have to punch though bone etc. In my experience it doesn't seem to do as much meat damage as the 300 mags either. As well as others have said ammunition will be more readily available and likely less expensive. At the end of the day though you need to like the rifle and be comfortable with the way it handles, that is the most important thing.