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Title: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 11, 2015, 11:44:45 AM
Well the drawing results aren't available quite yet but I'm trying to decide what rifle I should shoot my moose with. Should I make it a challenge and possibly end up with a smaller bull or should I go with something that will drop it instantly at a quarter mile?

My options:

.50 muzzleloader with 250 grain Thor bullet
Pre 64 Win. Model 94 in 30/30
.270 with 140 grain Barnes
30/06 with 180 grain Barnes
338 with 250 grain Nosler Partitions
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: grundy53 on June 11, 2015, 11:45:46 AM
.338
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on June 11, 2015, 11:47:25 AM
I think you should try and get to post # 28,000 today, keep it up, you have a chance!
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Skillet on June 11, 2015, 11:48:58 AM
I vote the Muzzleloader.
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Post by: Woodchuck on June 11, 2015, 11:49:46 AM
.338
:yeah:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 11, 2015, 11:50:41 AM
I think you should try and get to post # 28,000 today, keep it up, you have a chance!

Not enough time left in the day.

Which gun?
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: headshot5 on June 11, 2015, 11:51:45 AM
.338...  Only because you don't have a 35 whelen listed.   :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: jrebel on June 11, 2015, 11:52:09 AM
My vote is the .270....but that is because I am a .270 guy!!!  Next choice would be the muzzleloader. 
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Westside88 on June 11, 2015, 11:53:38 AM
If I am ever lucky enough to draw a tag I think it would be cool to try to take one with a muzzleloader. I would however have my 338 win mag availble just in case
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 11, 2015, 11:54:56 AM
.30-30, get right up in its face before you do the deed!
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Duckhunter14 on June 11, 2015, 11:56:45 AM
Bow
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 11, 2015, 11:58:01 AM
Shoot it with a .30-.30 right between the eyes because it's probably going to be a cow.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Hunterman on June 11, 2015, 11:58:23 AM
My vote would have to be a flip of the coin between the 30-30, or the .30/06

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: superdown on June 11, 2015, 12:00:01 PM
Muzzleloader or 30-30 :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: grundy53 on June 11, 2015, 12:00:36 PM
.338...  Only because you don't have a 35 whelen listed.   :tup:
:yeah:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Lucky Buck on June 11, 2015, 12:00:43 PM
I am going to go with the 30-06 with the Barnes 180 grain for my trip to Idaho. Just got the custom turret for my scope and went with the Barnes factory loaded ammo.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: h20hunter on June 11, 2015, 12:02:08 PM
.30-30.....sneak up to about 50 yards.....tuck that one round right in the sweet spot....Mr. Moose will walk about 15 yards and you can watch him tip. Oh, and film it please. No scope, open sights.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 11, 2015, 12:02:55 PM
Shoot it with a .30-.30 right between the eyes because it's probably going to be a cow.

I'd be fine with an antlerless moose tag.  :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Woodchuck on June 11, 2015, 12:07:35 PM
I'll let you use my .338 if I can come with on the hunt.  :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 11, 2015, 12:10:52 PM
Since .45/70 wasn't listed then .338

YorkeTransport would probably recommend like a 50BMG with a couple of scoped .460 S&Ws on the hips in case of a charge.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 11, 2015, 12:13:25 PM
I think a moose tag calls for an addition to the stable! A 375 would fit right in with your other bang sticks!
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: benhuntin on June 11, 2015, 12:13:56 PM
Worry about the tag first. And then call me.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: boneaddict on June 11, 2015, 12:16:38 PM
I used a sharp stick, so what would I know.
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Post by: MLBowhunting on June 11, 2015, 12:17:36 PM
 :yeah: What those guys said
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Post by: pianoman9701 on June 11, 2015, 12:18:24 PM
Bow for sure. Think of the expressions of awe! Oh yeah, baby.  :tup:
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 11, 2015, 01:30:29 PM
A camera :dunno: 
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Curly on June 11, 2015, 01:35:41 PM
Why would you use a 180 gr Barnes in the 30-06?  Use 150 gr or 168 gr Barnes, but the 180 would be going awfully slow in the 30-06.

That said, use the 338 WM and 250 gr Partition. :twocents:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: lhrbull on June 11, 2015, 01:37:05 PM
treat yourself to a new gun 300 weatherby and 180 gr E-tips
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: jackelope on June 11, 2015, 01:46:37 PM
I thought you had a bow, Bob?

If not, then the muzzleloader. That or a .257 Roberts.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 11, 2015, 01:53:20 PM
I'd consider the bow. That would be cool. But for that I would've wanted to hunt early, when bulls can be called in. I only applied for late hunts.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Big6bull on June 11, 2015, 04:17:01 PM
Smoke pole :tup: good luck in draw
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: RadSav 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: zwickeyman 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
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Falcon 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👊
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Ridgeratt 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!!


338
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: BullMagnet76 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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Post by: dscubame 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: 700xcr 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: MisplacedAlaskan on June 12, 2015, 06:29:02 AM
.338 with 225 gr Swift A-Frames. Get rid of the partitions.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Rhino 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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Post by: bradslam 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bradslam 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Miles 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.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 14, 2015, 06:18:01 PM
"grandfather's old 30-30"    :tup:   I think that would be really cool.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Bob33 on June 14, 2015, 06:24:34 PM
Moose aren't that tough. A well placed shot with a good bullet in any big game caliber will work well. I'd probably want to at least use a .25 caliber and preferably larger. There's really no need for anything larger than .30 caliber, but if you want something bigger a moose makes a good excuse to do it.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: 700xcr on June 14, 2015, 06:33:41 PM
Heck this year I am using a 375 Ruger for cow elk just because. Of course I am taking the 300 H&H along. But mainly want to use the 375. Last year I used the 375 Ruger on a damage deer control doe hunt. It worked better then the 270wsm for a blood shot meat. Use whatever your proficient with and put the bullet where it counts.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 14, 2015, 06:41:41 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.
Lots, and I mean lots, of moose have fallen to the 6.5x55 in Scandinavia.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 14, 2015, 06:42:53 PM
You will never change the minds of a Magnum hunter  :chuckle:  You place the bullet it the right spot any Cal. will work .. A lot of us like the .270 and that would be my 1st choice  :twocents:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: TheHunt on June 14, 2015, 06:53:13 PM
Shot mine with a 7 mm Mag.  If I could do it again I would have done it with a bow.  They are tough animals so when they are in the rut they could really get cranky. 
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Elkterd on June 14, 2015, 07:15:01 PM
Shot mine in its bed at 170 yds, through the lungs he stood up and I put one in his hump,,,, he dropped right back down in his bed....Good Night!  :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Elkterd on June 14, 2015, 07:16:08 PM
Oh yea forgot 7MM is what I used.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: RadSav on June 15, 2015, 03:19:17 AM
Biggest moose killed in our family was by my grandmother.  Single shot from the .250-3000 at 100 yards.  Dropped where he stood.  100 grain Norma Ammo from the 60's or early 70's.  I'd guess that means it was a Sierra, but not sure.

Year later my grandfather took a small meat moose.  Seven shots with the 30-06.  Winchester 180 grain.  Grandma gave him heck about that till the day he died :chuckle:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: starbailey on June 15, 2015, 06:28:45 AM
I vote for any of the above. I've been lucky enough to have taken 3 moose, one with a 50cal muzzleloader, one with a 416 Weatherby and 7mm SAU. All bulls died just fine when hit in the proper spot.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: TheHunt on June 15, 2015, 07:54:27 AM
I agree with the above.  I shot the bottom 1/3 of the heart.  It was just mush.  But it went down and than stood up and walked 3 - 4 steps.  Very tough animals.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Falcon on June 15, 2015, 08:12:02 AM
I'm using my trusty 270 this year.

Never let me down yet :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Jaques Bonet on June 15, 2015, 08:36:39 AM
I shot mine with my 300 Weatherby through the lungs he still ran 100 yards. Still can see the water spray of his back when hit , what a memory. Use enough gun that's what I say. Mine was taken above the arctic circle. Good luck and enjoy. Jaques
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 15, 2015, 10:07:42 AM
I shot a 6-year old Shiras bull behind the shoulders with a 150gr from my .30/06; he swapped ends and I did the same for the opposite side - he fell about 4 steps past the 2nd shot.  Neither one exited, recovered each one under the hide on the opposing side, big beautiful .60 cal mushrooms.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: GurrCentral on June 17, 2015, 09:28:07 AM
Well the drawing results aren't available quite yet but I'm trying to decide what rifle I should shoot my moose with. Should I make it a challenge and possibly end up with a smaller bull or should I go with something that will drop it instantly at a quarter mile?

My options:

.50 muzzleloader with 250 grain Thor bullet
Pre 64 Win. Model 94 in 30/30
.270 with 140 grain Barnes
30/06 with 180 grain Barnes
338 with 250 grain Nosler Partitions

I'd hunt with a moose permit.....
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Bwana Bob on June 17, 2015, 12:54:35 PM
Could loan you my Ruger safari mag in 375 H&H. A 270gr Barnes TS should get it done.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bearpaw on June 17, 2015, 12:59:59 PM
We usually recommend a 270 or larger but we've seen them killed just as dead with .25 caliber rifles.
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 17, 2015, 01:08:48 PM
I killed mine with my .300 win mag, dropped right where he was standing. About 80 yards away Behind the shoulder or in the hump, I can't remember.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Ripper on June 17, 2015, 01:49:13 PM
I'll be using my .338 win mag with 225g Accubonds. I wouldn't hesitate to use a 30-06 or 7mm rem either.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: scoutdog346 on June 30, 2015, 05:44:48 PM
Have a few frinds go with u.  They can be "cougar hunting or coyote hunting". U will be hunting for ur moose with a bow in ur hand, one friend with a muzz, one with the 338, one with the 30 06 ect...lol.  I dont c anything illegal or unethical about that do u?. Just make sure they have cougar tags.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: GoldenOscar on June 30, 2015, 05:50:24 PM

Another .338 Win Mag fan here...shot two of the big critters and job well done.
250 gr Barnes
225 gr hornady

both did a great job......30/06 and bigger your good to go.... :twocents:
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Post by: scoutdog346 on June 30, 2015, 05:55:59 PM
Just have a few friends go with u and have them be cougar or coyote hunting with differnt weapons with in arms reach of u...lol.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: superdown on June 30, 2015, 06:02:06 PM
feature=youtu.be&t=23m50s

They don't seem to be that hard to kill :tup:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: HoofsandWings on June 30, 2015, 08:33:29 PM
I shot mine with a 270. The thing many hunters do wrong is think they need to shoot again if he is still standing.
You shoot and wait 15 minutes. He stood there looking around then continued browsing. About 15 minutes later, he fell over.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: bobcat on June 30, 2015, 08:39:43 PM
I shot mine with a 270. The thing many hunters do wrong is think they need to shoot again if he is still standing.
You shoot and wait 15 minutes. He stood there looking around then continued browsing. About 15 minutes later, he fell over.

 :yike:  No way could I wait 15 minutes. I might give it 15 seconds to fall over. Maybe that's what you meant?
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: actionshooter on June 30, 2015, 08:41:30 PM
 :dunno:  I killed one with a .308 last year, seemed to work OK..
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 30, 2015, 08:46:17 PM
I shot mine with a 270. The thing many hunters do wrong is think they need to shoot again if he is still standing.
You shoot and wait 15 minutes. He stood there looking around then continued browsing. About 15 minutes later, he fell over.

Exactly ! Thats why I don't use a .270 !  Imagine how far in the bush he could run in those 15 minutes.  It took me 3 hours to find one that had gone 60 yards after being hit with a perfect shot from a 338-378 and a backup from a .338 win mag.   The first time you shoot one that doesn't drop with a .270 you will NEVER use one again.  But until that happens it "Will kill anything". 
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Falcon on June 30, 2015, 10:37:48 PM
I am very confident that a good shot in vitals with my 270 using 140 grain trophy bonded bullets will pretty much drop a big moose pretty quickly.  I know because that was that case in 2012 when I killed one off the raft in the brooks range with one decent shot.  IMO a bull elk is a lot tougher to kill then a bull moose.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: huntnphool on June 30, 2015, 10:52:31 PM
85gr. Thunderhead on top of a Beman ICS Hunter arrow. :tup:
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 01, 2015, 08:14:09 PM
I used a .358 win in Browning BLR lever action.   :tup:
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Post by: steeleywhopper on July 02, 2015, 07:10:15 PM
I don't know if its because of their long gangley legs or what, but every moose that I or my family members have shot just fall right over. We've killed em with  30-06 to .300 Win Mag. I personally would use a muzzleloader or a bow when I draw next year.
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Post by: Fishhuntmike on July 02, 2015, 07:28:42 PM
My moose medicine this year
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Post by: Ridgeratt on July 02, 2015, 07:30:01 PM
My moose medicine this year

Excellent!!!!!

This could be a fun one to help on. What did you draw?
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 02, 2015, 07:31:14 PM
Nice.  .45-100?
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Post by: Fishhuntmike on July 02, 2015, 07:44:12 PM
WY moose

44-77 Sharps
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Post by: superdown on July 03, 2015, 09:54:20 AM
WY moose

44-77 Sharps
Beautiful rifle what are the ballistics of that round / your loads?
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Post by: HoofsandWings on July 03, 2015, 11:21:11 AM
Yes, Bobcat 15 minutes. The actual time was about 5 minutes.
When I drew my tag, I researched moose hunting and the videos I saw moose were shot with magnums at 300+ yards. The hunters waited and the moose fell over after about 10-15 minutes. The announcer said this was normal and not to run after the moose, but instead wait.
It worked for me with a 270.  I aimed for the lungs, since I did not want to damage the heart or liver. But to each his own.
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Fishhuntmike on July 03, 2015, 12:11:39 PM
WY moose

44-77 Sharps
Beautiful rifle what are the ballistics of that round / your loads?

415 gr bullets I'm guessing 1300fps. (haven't chonyed)
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: white121 on July 03, 2015, 09:55:49 PM
This year I will be using the good ol 308 Winchester pushing 180 grain nosler accubond to drop the beast! :hello:
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Falcon on July 04, 2015, 08:17:44 AM
This year I will be using the good ol 308 Winchester pushing 180 grain nosler accubond to drop the beast! :hello:

That will get it done👊🏻
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: C-Money on July 07, 2015, 07:48:40 AM
This year I will be using the good ol 308 Winchester pushing 180 grain nosler accubond to drop the beast! :hello:

That will get it done👊🏻

Congrats on the tags you guys!! We have a few moose threads to look forward to!
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: lhrbull on July 07, 2015, 09:25:21 PM
mike which area in Wyoming and how many points did it take
Title: Re: What to shoot a moose with...
Post by: Fishhuntmike on July 08, 2015, 06:13:20 PM
22, 13
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Post by: Remnar on July 08, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
 Does anyone remember the pending world record moose that was killed in canada last year or the year before ? I just remember reading a small article on it . But i do remember the guy was a local meat hunter and he used an good ol Canadian favorite .303 british . I personally would go with the .338  :twocents:
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