First Time Moose Hunting, What firearm to use?

[Sam Menard]

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.

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.

[Sam Menard]

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

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.

[glen]

Savage 11 in 308.

[oaknut]

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

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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[Deer Hunter]

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

[Its About Time]

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

[FishHog]

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

[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.

[Fox]

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

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.

[rick_iles]

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.

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...