First Time Moose Hunting, What firearm to use?

[canadaman30]

Don't worry about GW he is always on about semi's and sexual assault I think he might have a problem. LOL

He is disgusted with people who commit sexual assault, unlike some people who support those guilty of it..

[Gilroy]

He is disgusted with people who commit sexual assault, unlike some people who support those guilty of it..

Have you now become the judge and jury, only you and the conspiracy guys get off on this type of thinking and the MAJORITY OF FEMALE VOTERS IN CANADA A VOTING FOR THE RIGHT HONERABLE JUSTIN TRUDEAU PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA.Next.

[canadaman30]

Have you now become the judge and jury, only you and the conspiracy guys get off on this type of thinking and the MAJORITY OF FEMALE VOTERS IN CANADA A VOTING FOR THE RIGHT HONERABLE JUSTIN TRUDEAU PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA.Next.

No need to be judge and jury when it comes from his own mouth. First the lie to coverup then the admittance of guilt when caught in a lie.
Honorable, I think not even close.


Even Sophie has no use for a liar and a cheat, thats why she tossed him to the trash where he belongs

[SongDog]

Now some guys that can operate a bolt or pump and make it sound like an automatic. Whether they can hit anything with it is a different story.

I understand the trigger happy aspect to using a semi, But still better than Mister dead eye dick that takes one shot and let's the big buck run off not realizing it was a marginal hit and having the gang spend rest of the day tracking it and HOPEFULLY recovering it. Done that MANY times, drives me nuts.

Seem both sides, Done it myself.

Shot a bear 4 times with my .300winmag once at 7 yards, 15 yards, 20 yards and last one at about 25. He acted like I missed, I kept plugging knowing the swamp isn't far away and it's 20minutes til dark.

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[huntnmachine]

That's crazy a black bear sucked up four hits from a 300 Win Mag at any yardage? I have taken two with mine and the total distance they went before dropping was 40 yards combined between the two.
Thinking there couldn't have been but one hole in it.

[grumpygeezer]

I knew this topic would regress lmao. In all honesty pick an action your comfortable with..then pick a caliber. All of them mentioned are quite capable of putting a moose down. Bear in mind that most shots are taken 100 yards or less..( in my experience anyways ) i`ve got one with a .270, one with a 308. Also in my group they have been taken with a .303, 30 30, 3006, 35 remington. Whatever you purchase, shoot it and get comfortable with it. As someone already mentioned, epps has some fine used guns at reasonable prices.At the moment i`m contemplating over adding a 45/70 to my arsenal. Why you might ask? I dunno...cause I dont have one? lol. And the area I hunt it is well suited for moose deer and bear. Plus i`m a gun addict..and no one has found a cure for that type of ailment yet. Not even an ornery wife!

[SongDog]

That's crazy a black bear sucked up four hits from a 300 Win Mag at any yardage? I have taken two with mine and the total distance they went before dropping was 40 yards combined between the two.
Thinking there couldn't have been but one hole in it.

Lol he surprised me when moose hunting, running right at me (he winded my buddy)

I waited til he got close then realised he might run me over so I shoulder the gun and he sees me and swings wide. First shot he didn't even flinch so I shot again, Second time he stumbled then kept going , Fired the 3rd and he spun, fired last round and he rolled down a hill out of sight.

He was dead bear running after the first hit, But how do I know? At close range bullets just zip threw at almost muzzle velocity. I figured it hit when he stumbled but wasn't sure it was great hit. Heat of the moment I guess.

Hit lungs 3 shots, but as running away 3rd shot broke his back leg on exiting, 4th was anchor shot.

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[huntnmachine]

That was one tough bear....good shooting on your part hitting it that many times on the run.
Yes back to the original post. All of the calibers mentioned are excellent moose medicine. As others have mentioned use premium ammo. IMO it is more important than the caliber....and of course shot placement is number one.

[Its About Time]

Wow, I haven't been on lately. But i didn't realize i would so many comments and some comments off topic which i think were great. Thanks for all the good advise again. I will post one i have purchased my firearm. Some will like it and others will not. But it will feel right for me.

For all those that are turkey hunting. Good luck. I on the other hand, got my first ever bird on opening day at 7:00am. Took me 3 years to get it.

thanks again to everyone for all of your responses

[Terrible_E]

Some of y'all need therapy.