Moose Rifle Choice

[Richracer1]

In addition, yes the 270 will work, but like in hot rodding, there's no replacement for displacement.

 

[SJB358]

I would run with the 375 as well. I know you have been working to set that up as the perfect elk rifle, so you might as well try it out on Moose.. Just for science's sake :lol:


I would also use the 270 as well, but I would probably run some 150 PT's or similar. I have alot of faith in the 270. I have taken exactly 1 bull moose in my life, with a 7mm Rem Mag and 160's. It worked fine as well.

 

[Idahotrophyhunter]

I have decided that I will use the 375 ruger....On top of the ballistic advantages, the ruger has a Swarovski Z3 scope and although it may never come up, I know that if I have to shoot a moose in last light I will be well equipted.

 

[DrMike]

Good choice; it will assuredly deliver sufficient punch to drop a moose.

 

[Vince]

Good Luck, have fun, and take an Ibuprophen before shooting that Hurt & Hurt. :grin:

 

[tjen]

If you choose the 270win try out the 160gr PT to see how your rifle likes them. If so That what I would use. I used my 270win on elk and moose worked great but I then bought a 35whelen and its now what I use, works on deer too.

 

[Guy Miner]

A. I'm jealous as all get out! :mrgreen: See? Green with jealousy. You drew a good tag. I doubt I'll EVER draw a moose tag here in Washington, but I keep putting in for it anyway. So, congratulations on the OUTSTANDING draw, and best wishes for your upcoming hunt.

B. I'd use the big gun. If not for moose.... Then for what? You're going for big game, you have a big gun, they seem to go together. Although, you could be like me and just shoot a rockchuck with your .375 rifle... It does work! :grin:

Either rifle will do. I'd grab the big rifle. Have fun and enjoy your hunt!

Dad-gum Idaho tag-snagging son of a gun... grumble, mumble... :wink:

Guy

 

[AzDak42]

My grandfather told me a story of a late 50s moose hunt up in Canada. His buddy lung shot a big bull and then spent 2, very intense, minutes getting chased around a tree by said moose. My grandfather, never the sort to take life too seriously, was unable to put the moose down due to extreme fits of laughter.

On any animal as tough, mean and bad tempered as a moose, I think the real question is.. .why wouldn't you use the 375?

 

[LD375]

I would'nt hesitate on the .270 at all..I have both the .270wsm and .375 H&H...Just pick the right bullets, and your fine with the .270..I've hammerd 3 moose with the .270wsm, and they go down qwick if you place the shot in the vitals.. :twisted:

 

[DrMike]

I've dropped several moose and elk with a 130 grain E-Tip from a 270WSM. These were not at all hot loads, travelling at velocities easily reached with a 270 Win. None of the moose managed to make much yardage after being hit with that pill. I wouldn't (and haven't) hesitate to use a 270 Win for moose. Granted, the .375 will accomplish the same thing and hit with considerably more energy. However, dead is dead.

 

[gerry]

I would much rather bust a moose with a good 130 gr or heavier bullet than a 375 using a soft bullet like the new version of the 270 gr Hornady Spire Point. Using a good bullet in the 375 obviously would make excellent moose medicine so there is no bad choice here.

 

[JD338]

Congratulations on the moose tag! I would go with the 375 Ruger just because.....

I have 10 pp for WY moose and will apply next year. When I draw, pretty sure the 338 RUM will get the nod.

JD338

Whatever. You better pop the cherry on that .416.

Good point! The 416 Wby will get some action soon but on critters much smaller than a moose.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

A couple of points jump right out at me here:

1. Richracer obviously is an expert moose hunter, and one very blessed hunter because he could drive right up to the moose carcass. And his moose had the good manners to fall on dry ground. Those factors must be significant to say the least! OUTSTANDING!

2. Gerry's right about the differences in .375 bullets. I don't think just any .375 bullet is a good choice. Have really had those 270 gr Hornady spire points come apart in testing. Accurate - but the 260 Nosler AccuBond is FAR more robust. I want to try some of the old round-nose 270 gr Hornady bullets I have on hand and see if they're as delicate as the newer spire points. Hope not! Otherwise they're for target shooting only.

Guy

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I would load that 270 with either a 150 or 160 grain Partition and go moose hunting. You know her the best.

 

[Richracer1]

A couple of points jump right out at me here:

1. Richracer obviously is an expert moose hunter, and one very blessed hunter because he could drive right up to the moose carcass. And his moose had the good manners to fall on dry ground. Those factors must be significant to say the least! OUTSTANDING!

Guy

Hey Guy thanks for vote of confidence, but "expert", not even close. I'm just got lucky and as you say "blessed" in the good fortune of getting him where I did and him dropping where he did. Everyone has their one time, that was mine.

 

[DrMike]

I'm just got lucky and as you say "blessed" in the good fortune of getting him where I did and him dropping where he did. Everyone has their one time, that was mine.

Yes, but never look a gift moose in the mouth. :shock: :mrgreen:

 

[Oldtrader3]

OMG, Mike..........

 

[DrMike]

Undoubtedly, the easiest moose I've shot was passing from a copse of trees to another wood lot. We had stopped to glass a valley below us when the young bull stepped onto the road that passed between the two areas. He was clearly startled to see two humans standing close by; he stopped broadside to look carefully at us. He was standing broadside, on a tractor track about 1/4 mile above a field of alfalfa. I slapped him (with a 200 grain Partition at about 50 yards) from a 325WSM. He dropped where he stood. A farmer driving to his field heard the shot and came to investigate. We lifted the young bull into the air with the forks of his hay lift, gutted him and skinned him before depositing him into the back of the truck. He was undoubtedly one of the finest moose I've ever invited to dinner. He was exceptionally well-mannered, not giving me any trouble at all. Normally, they generate considerably more sweat than this one did.

 

[big rifle man]

Guy, your dry ground comment made me chuckle. I was fortunate enough to drop my moose on a logging road but when he fell it was in the only water filled hole in the road. It took four of us and a block and tackle to get him out. I could go on about what happened after that but suffice to say they are a lot of work.

 

[Mighty Peace]

Take the 270Win.....this caliber has been harvesting moose for a long time..

For me, my traditional moose camp rifle is my Sako m75ss 300WM with 180gr AB reloads since 2005. Prior to that was the factory WS AB's in 2004 and prior to that was the Partiton Golds, back thru to 1997. Before that was a 300WM with 180gr Failsafes!!

I would like to break tradition this year as I will be drawn for bull moose and tempted to take my Sako m75 Greywolf 338-06AI.

Good luck on your cow moose hunt in Idaho.