What caliber to buy/use for both moose & deer...looking at the Sako A7 SS

[FISH-ON]

Hi guys, was just looking for some input on the above as I want to by a good overall rifle were I can shot both moose & deer 100-4/500+ yards with ease and knocking power. It will be my first time moose hunting and I prefer a rifle I can possibly use down the road for deer as well
Any info. will be appreciated...

Thx

[Roper]

You will hear quite a few options suggested on this site.
I think your main 2 to consider first are .270 and .308. Both fantastic, versatile calibers that won't let you down.
If you seriously want to get out to 500 yards then you are probably best with the .270 unless you get into loading your own ammo and then .308 will get out there also.
Sako is a fine, top end firearm. Wish I had one.

[trimmer21]

If you can only buy one rifle and it needs to do everything from varmint/predator to Moose,you're better to go with .270Win. There's a much wider choice of bullet weights and types for each different application.

[klums]

I use a 300 win mag on all big game and I feel confident at those ranges although the opportunity rarely presents itself to shoot that far.

[GW11]

.308 or a .30-06 are both great all around calibres for moose and deer. If shots being in the 500+ yard range are a reality, the above calibres are capable but you might want to lean more towards a .300 Win mag for the extra horsepower. As already said, you're sure to get a bunch of opinions on this.

[skeeter1]

I will be in the market soon myself, I'm going for a 7mm mag.

[B525]

Moose are large critters and although not particularly hard to kill, they take some time to expire as their nervous system doesn't always seem to know they are dead. 4 - 500 yards is quite a ways out there and whatever calibre you choose, make sure you are competent shooting at that distance. I personally use a .300 WSM for moose as we hunt clear cuts and a .308 W for deer. I could probably get a 30-06 and use it for everything but what's the fun in that? Cheers B525

[robster]

30-06 will cover both here in ON. Many weight, and bullet types available at any store that carries ammo. 100, 200, 300yds, never thought of anything further here in ON. 400, 500yds do you plan on going out west? Then I would consider something else.

[3Wheelerdude]

Another vote for the 270 win.

[Fishinchris]

30-06 I think the heavier bullets make it a better choice for moose than the 270 but I also like the 270. 500 yards is prob pushing it with either through the shoulder of a big bull like others have said you might want to consider 300 win mag