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Offline Big6bull

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #30 on: June 11, 2015, 04:17:01 PM »
Smoke pole :tup: good luck in draw

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #31 on: June 11, 2015, 05:10:25 PM »
I've always wanted to shoot something BIG with the 338.  So if not hiking a long ways I'd probably go with that given the choices listed.

Though I would sure like to hear an Savora tipped arrow SMACK the rib cage of a big bull moose!  Hoping that will happen some day before I die.
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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #32 on: June 11, 2015, 05:58:15 PM »
I'll use a 2 blade Zwickey in front of a 520 grain arrow out of a 54# ACS Longbow
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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #33 on: June 11, 2015, 06:35:44 PM »
Your choice should be the gun you are most comfortable with.

Best of luck on the moose tag👊
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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #34 on: June 11, 2015, 06:39:19 PM »
Well there is always what a few of your constituents from the west side chose. Bring all of it and then you will just need to hire either a few caddies, or gun bearers and packers. Also don't forget the Film Crew!!


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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #35 on: June 11, 2015, 07:35:35 PM »
Another vote for the 338, thats what I shot mine with, went 40 yards then piled up

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #36 on: June 11, 2015, 09:41:06 PM »
When I draw this year I am thinking bow.  Then when I find that big un I will back off and grab the .243.
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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #37 on: June 11, 2015, 10:17:39 PM »
 :yeah:
I think a moose tag calls for an addition to the stable! A 375 would fit right in with your other bang sticks!
:yeah:I would use my 375 Ruger Guide Gun with a 300gr. Nosler Accubond.
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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #38 on: June 12, 2015, 06:29:02 AM »
.338 with 225 gr Swift A-Frames. Get rid of the partitions.

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #39 on: June 12, 2015, 07:16:37 AM »
Use your .270, that's what I'll use if I ever draw

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #40 on: June 12, 2015, 07:37:17 AM »
Another vote for the 338, thats what I shot mine with, went 40 yards then piled up

I shot mine with a .270 Win. loaded with 130 grain Barnes TTSX bullets.  One shot and he went about 5 yards and dropped, which if my math is correct, is 35 yards less than Bowhunter's bull he shot with with his .338.  :chuckle:  They aren't as tough as elk, so don't worry too much about it.  Just make sure you have a clean shot and put it in the right spot.  I actually wish I had gone ahead and used one of my .257 Roberts.

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #41 on: June 12, 2015, 07:52:06 AM »
Bobcat, I just saw that you're headed to the Loser's Lounge, just like me.  I guess your choice has been narrowed down to Nikon or Canon.   :chuckle:  Sorry, had to say it.

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #42 on: June 12, 2015, 07:54:07 AM »
Good to hear that a 270 will work, but I guess this thread can now be removed since I didn't draw a moose tag.   :bash:

Oh well, maybe next year.

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #43 on: June 14, 2015, 06:16:43 PM »
Dad will be using the 6.5 x 55 and I'm seriously considering carrying my grandfather's old 30-30, or the 32 special.

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Re: What to shoot a moose with...
« Reply #44 on: June 14, 2015, 06:18:01 PM »
"grandfather's old 30-30"    :tup:   I think that would be really cool.

 


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