Guest huntinsanobsession Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 this year i borrowed my uncles .270 win. and was using 130 gr. but next year i am hoping to buy my own rifle and was wondering wht the best size would be i don't need anything for a long range shot about the farthest shot that icould possible ever make in my hunting area is 150 yrds casue it is so dense and i was wondering what the best size rifle would be for me but i would also like to hunt moose next year or in years to come if i can get a license so i need to take that into consideration so thatnks for any ieas you can give me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: need a gun You might consider a .308 Winchester. However if you are planning to hunt Moose, at short range, you might look into buying a .450 Marlin, which would be good for deer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: need a gun always a good way to go is with a good 30 caliber for all around shooting. been more animals taken with a 30 cal gun than any other i know of. i myself like the 308 and then 30-06 they will both do a great job for you and will definately be worth the money spent. as for a gun i would say look into the encore if you want a single shot or the savage if you prefer a bolt action. you can get a good set up that is sighted in or you can buy a nicer scope and have it set up to goand bore sight it and dial it in. the savage is a great out of box gun that is really a top notch for accuracy rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thundar7 Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Re: need a gun i would have to say a good all way round gun is 06 i hunted with a old modle 740 semi for years then got me a savage 270 for field hunting i personally love savage they are a good gun for the price u cant beat it that 740 remington i used was my cousins but when i got old enough to work i been useing savage know for about 20 years an love them cant go wrong in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Re: need a gun I like the 30-06 because the ammo is always easy to find and the wide range of bullet weights. I think the Savage is a great gun for the money. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Re: need a gun All of these posts are right. Inside of 150 yards and dense cover, any of the above calibers will cover you. If indeed you are thinking of the moose hunt though, consider a single shot rifle w/ an interchangable barrel, such as the T/C Encore, or the Mossberg (think its a SR1), Ruger #1, if money is a concern, consider the NEF line of single shots, best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Re: need a gun If I was going to hunt moose I would go for a 30-06 or bigger. If cost is an issue the NEF/H&R guns are great and intercangeable barrels are pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Re: need a gun The .308 Winchester or the .30-06 would be my first choices. Both will kill a deer or moose as dead as any magnum will. Ammo is easy to obtain and relatively inexpensive. Its also a bit easier on the shoulder than the magnums. It will still reach out and drop deer at 300+ yards when the shooter is up to the task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Re: need a gun I would go with a 300 WSM. You can find in in many fine rifles like the Model 70 and Browning A-Bolt. Its lightweight and more efficent cartrige produces higher velocities and energy but since it contains 7% less poder it kicks about the same as a a heavier. 300 mag. Use a 150 gr. bullet for deer and a 180gr bullet for Moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Re: need a gun Im with AJ... Stick to either a .308 ir a .30-06. Both are great cal's and will easily get the job done. I prefer the .30-06 but it definitely doesn't outshine the .308. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Re: need a gun ya definetly a .30-06 or .308, a 308 has practically the same amount of power as the 30-06. both great shootin calibers, i use a .300 Win Mag myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Re: need a gun i posted earlier but the 308 i think would be ideal for moose as they will definately throw some big lead down range and it is my caliber of choice rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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