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gun for moose
« on: June 26, 2016, 09:08:27 PM »
I drew a cow moose permit and have access to several guns.  1. a 325 wsm, 2. a 300 ultra, 3. a 270 wsm and 4. a 300 win  mag.    which should I use?  I am 75 and cant see very well but am in very good shape.  thank you.  mike w

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2016, 09:09:58 PM »
All those will work just fine. Shoot the one your most comfortable with.


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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2016, 09:11:33 PM »
Whichever one you feel most comfortable with. I'd assume with poor eyesight you will be getting fairly close to see for a shot, any of those guns will take down a cow moose with the 270 being the last of the 4 choices.
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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2016, 09:14:11 PM »
 It's all about shot placement, my grandmother killed a couple big bulls with her .243, use whichever you can can shoot the best. :twocents:
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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2016, 09:16:38 PM »
I used a 270.  Like others have said, you got plenty of fire power.  Shoot the one you are comfortable with :tup:
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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2016, 09:19:49 PM »
I'd use 30 cal or up, but all will work fine.

But I would be darn sure to use stout bullets like Partitions or something else that will hold together.
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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2016, 04:59:59 AM »
Wife killed hers with a 308 and 180 grain factory corelokts, it wasn't my first choice but was a backup gun.  Did very well, I'd have no hesitation.  Shot placement is key.

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2016, 06:29:19 AM »
I'd use the 325 if I were you.   Only because you don't have a .35 whelen listed.  : ) 

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2016, 06:52:52 AM »
thanks for the interesting info.  have my doubts about the 325 cuz it kix so hard even with a limbsaver and I am not a big guy.  am leaning toward the 270 but probably will use the ultra.  it has put down 3 one shot moose.   thanks again,  mike w

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2016, 06:55:56 AM »
 :tup:  All of them will knock a moose down.  You can use the .270 WSM with confidence, just use a good bullet.  Congrats on the moose permit!

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2016, 06:59:24 AM »
As said any of those is fine. Elk are tougher than moose, I've taken 2 moose, both went right down...Use a bow!  :tup:

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2016, 07:14:07 AM »
 :yeah: moose are relatively easy to bring down. Use whatever you like. If you like the 270 go for it! Shoot it in the lungs and bring it home!

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2016, 07:24:06 AM »
Choose which one you can shoot the best and hit it in the right spot. 

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2016, 07:28:00 AM »
thanks for the interesting info.  have my doubts about the 325 cuz it kix so hard even with a limbsaver and I am not a big guy.  am leaning toward the 270 but probably will use the ultra.  it has put down 3 one shot moose.   thanks again,  mike w
Son took his first with 325 wsm. They do kick!
I wouldnt use the .270. A 30-30 works too but if something happens you will be kicking yourself forever. Not so with your other options.

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Re: gun for moose
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2016, 07:44:52 AM »
thanks for the interesting info.  have my doubts about the 325 cuz it kix so hard even with a limbsaver and I am not a big guy.  am leaning toward the 270 but probably will use the ultra.  it has put down 3 one shot moose.   thanks again,  mike w
Does the .325 kick more than the ultra?
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