6.5x55 and moose
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6.5x55 and moose
This fall I'm planning out going hunting for a moose calf and was wondering if I could use a 6.5x55 Swede. I'd be keeping my shots under 100 MAX and probably closer to 50 and only shhoting broadside. I'd pick up some premium Hornady or Federal's. Do you this this would work for a calf moose??
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bradford, Ontario
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RE: 6.5x55 and moose
Konaboy,
The 6.5 is to moose hunting in sweden and Finland as the 3006 is to moose hunting in Ontario. The 6.5 is blessed with excellent sectional density and penetrates more than many more modern rounds. I would think nothing of taking " ANY" moose with one up to 250 yds. Use it and don't worry about it. But why are you only hunting calves? Living in Atikokan you will classify for McGinty's promise of adult tags for the northerners
The 6.5 is to moose hunting in sweden and Finland as the 3006 is to moose hunting in Ontario. The 6.5 is blessed with excellent sectional density and penetrates more than many more modern rounds. I would think nothing of taking " ANY" moose with one up to 250 yds. Use it and don't worry about it. But why are you only hunting calves? Living in Atikokan you will classify for McGinty's promise of adult tags for the northerners
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RE: 6.5x55 and moose
Well since this is my first year applying, i doubt I'll be getting a tag anyway. I hope I get one but since me and my dad will probably both get a deer, we'll have lot's of meat. Thanks for all the reply's.
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RE: 6.5x55 and moose reply to Konaboy.
Konaboy i have a model 96 made in 1899 and just work up a good load with Nosler Part. 140's or Speer G.Slams & do it to it! If you don't reload pick a good brand of ammo with those bullets and practice at the range.[&:]