you're going moose hunting
06-24-2006, 09:26 PM
#24
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 298
RE: you're going moose hunting
Well i know you said no tag for a grizzly but if one should charge me it would be self defense and I want something that i know will do the job. I chose the .375 H&H magnum especially for this. I know the smaller calibers will take a moose but a moose doesnt have big teeth, razor sharp claws, and may want to eat you. I would seriously consider something larger than .30 caliber if you have grizzlies in the area and you dont have a back up rifle or large caliber backup pistol like the .454, .475, .480 or the .500 S&W.
06-24-2006, 09:30 PM
#25
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 98
RE: you're going moose hunting
Nope, can't pack a pistol in the woods in BC, anwhere in Canada for that matter unless you get a rare special carry permit which is reserved for people who work in the back country around bears. Like tree planters and surveyors.
06-25-2006, 03:04 PM
#26
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
Posts: 6,270
RE: you're going moose hunting
.338 RUM or .358 STA!
However, the next time I go moose hunting, I plan to get within 100 yards and use my .73" Jaeger firing a .735", 597.5 grain round ball with 150 grains of Swiss FFG. I figure this will also dump any grizzly that gets close enough to bite me!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/eldeguello/1.jpg
However, the next time I go moose hunting, I plan to get within 100 yards and use my .73" Jaeger firing a .735", 597.5 grain round ball with 150 grains of Swiss FFG. I figure this will also dump any grizzly that gets close enough to bite me!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/eldeguello/1.jpg
06-25-2006, 05:13 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: \"Good Ontario\"
Posts: 1,754
RE: you're going moose hunting
I'd take, without hesitation, a .35 Whelen. I know Remington was/is making them in the 700 CDL. Looked like a decent rifle.But, Rebel does make a good point with 6.5x55.....lol 
Cory
Cory
06-25-2006, 06:16 PM
#28
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Leesburg Fl
Posts: 3,245
RE: you're going moose hunting
i don't believe i would be buying another gun in this case. i already have a gun that's perfect for this situation, my Rem 700 Bdl in 30-06. i figure with a quality bullet of 180+ grains i would be fine. plus i can already shoot this gun well.
06-25-2006, 06:42 PM
#29
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,471
RE: you're going moose hunting
Model 70 CRF. Blueprinted action..Williams extractor..24" douglas barrel air gauged #3, Rimrock synthetic stock..Williams bottom metal..cerrakote finish built by Mark Penrod. Caliber 30-06 or 338-06 not sure which yet.
