What would you build on a spare Rem 30-06 action for moose

[Swampbuck]

Another vote for 280 but in just keep it a standard 280.

 

[bheadboy]

my Yukon moose was on the larger size, I used a 300wm and 1st shot broke back second in the withers. 200 yds

I would with a 06 bolt face not go the 280ai ( I have used and loved one)not enough bullet weight, I would go 35 Whelan or a std 30-06

Bob

 

[wboggs]

my Yukon moose was on the larger size, I used a 300wm and 1st shot broke back second in the withers. 200 yds

I would with a 06 bolt face not go the 280ai ( I have used and loved one)not enough bullet weight, I would go 35 Whelan or a std 30-06

Bob

.30-06 with a heavily constructed 220 gr bullet at 2400fps. A winning combination for many years. 2 nd would be the .35 Whelan with a 275 gr at 2400, again heavy construction. You could drop these weights a bit if you use Barnes TSX but use one on the heavy side.

 

[riflewoman]

I grew up knowing a person who got a moose every year with his 270 Win and a 130 gr Nosler

 

[bheadboy]

having read these responses, I see a lacking of concern about a key factor,

all moose are not the same - geographically, from the smaller US weigh of 400-600lb not much different than Elk, if you go into Ca, yokon, Alaska and other areas they weigh up to 1200lb. much more stopping power needed.

So, the ? where will you be going moose hunting, what are the species there and what weight would you expect to encounter.

that can put some major light on some of these recommendations.

270 is fine for the lighter US and western states moose, BUT don't bet on it if you go elsewhere.

Bob

 

[aloreman]

35 whelen would be my choice.

 

[riflewoman]

having read these responses, I see a lacking of concern about a key factor,

all moose are not the same - geographically, from the smaller US weigh of 400-600lb not much different than Elk, if you go into Ca, yokon, Alaska and other areas they weigh up to 1200lb. much more stopping power needed.

So, the ? where will you be going moose hunting, what are the species there and what weight would you expect to encounter.

that can put some major light on some of these recommendations.

270 is fine for the lighter US and western states moose, BUT don't bet on it if you go elsewhere.

Bob

My friend with the 270 hunted his moose in central British Columbia in the 1960s. And the 270 was a Winchester 54 carbine with a 20 inch barrel. He grew up in northern Alberta in the 1920s so he was an expert stalker. He taught me a lot about rifles and hunting.

 

[wboggs]

My friend with the 270 hunted his moose in central British Columbia in the 1960s. And the 270 was a Winchester 54 carbine with a 20 inch barrel. He grew up in northern Alberta in the 1920s so he was an expert stalker. He taught me a lot about rifles and hunting.

Bet your friend was also an expect shot who was also very patient and waited for a good target opportunity. Chances are he had plenty of time and opportunities and was not looking for a large trophy bull. A well known 270 is fine in his hands, as is most any other caliber he would choose. Look at the opinions here with that in mind.

 

[riflewoman]

He shot his share of big Bulls, but he was primarily a meat hunter. At the time British Columbia authorized residents to shoot one moose and three deer. It was a poor year when he didn't fill all his tags.

All I'm saying is that a 270 or 280 or 30-06 is adequate for even big moose. About the only game in North America you need a big boomer is for Grizzly it Kodiak bears. It may be NICE to have a boomer for moose or elk to extend your range but you really only extend it 50 yards. Whether it is worth it is up to the hunter in question.

 

[shadrac]

280 ai would be my choice

 

[Park ranger]

30-06 AI throated for 190+ berger

 

[hogan]

Agree with the suggested .338/284 Better bullet selection in .338 caliber. Better accuracy characteristics
from the .284win case: 35deg shoulder, great brass to select from, data interchangeable with .338-06, better
bullet seating flexibility when using a long action.

Would be easy to ream the .30-06 barrel to AI chamber and just load 200 & 220gr bullets. Have barrel set forward for minimum oal chamber for accuracy. Cheapest way to get that Big Moose Medicine...

 

[wboggs]

He shot his share of big Bulls, but he was primarily a meat hunter. At the time British Columbia authorized residents to shoot one moose and three deer. It was a poor year when he didn't fill all his tags.

All I'm saying is that a 270 or 280 or 30-06 is adequate for even big moose. About the only game in North America you need a big boomer is for Grizzly it Kodiak bears. It may be NICE to have a boomer for moose or elk to extend your range but you really only extend it 50 yards. Whether it is worth it is up to the hunter in question.

One of the largest Kodiac bears killed was with a 30-06, 220 gr bullet. One shot in the neck at 70-90 yds. Many years ago.

 

[wapiti25]

my vote is the 338-06. I have killed elk and moose. my rifle was long throated and would allow the 250 and the old 275 speer to be seated out, I was getting 2600 with the 250's. I have now shot the barrel out which was a Douglas barrel but have a Shilen blank waiting. My rifle was built on a 1917 Enfield, Bishop stock. I love the 338-06 and I do own a 338 Win Mag on M70.

 

[furmaster]

22-250

 

[GSP.JM.280]

I agree with many other on thus thread.....35 whelen...all you have to change is the barrel and if your friend has 30-06 brass he's saved up he just needs to anneal the case neck and run it through a 35 whelen sizing die and he has ready to load brass....perfect round for moose IMHO.

 

[Swamplord]

Lets see, Remington 700 and long action ?
No brainer ...... If it was mine I'd throw on a 26" 9 tw Bartlein in #4 contour and chamber it in 300 WSM .260 - .280 long throat, open that boltface install a Sako extractor and stick an Accurate Mag DBM with 5 round detachable mags in a Manners Elite Hunter stock, I'm doing something like that with a Tikka T3, would have preferred the Rem700 though, just for the Accurate DBM , moose aren't hard to kill up close but where I'm at you could have an opportunity at a 70" trophy bull beyond the rainbow trajectory and capability of the 35 Whelen and 338-06, I've had that happen and relive the nightmare often, wake up with gutteral screams like a Death Metal cookie monster singer ! never again will I go moose hunting with a 200 yard cartridge, so many better cartridges out there !

 

[SHootSTraight22]

If it were me for moose I would say 338/06 or 35 Whelen.. If you throat the 338/06 long you would be able to load match type bullets and extend your range or have a great heavy bullet deer gun..

 

[REMINGTON JIM]

I would build a 338-06 or 35 Whelen and use 225 or 250 gr bullets in either cartridge - Moose are NOT hard to kill so there is plenty of power and bullet weight to drop the biggest of moose ! jmo RJ

 

[nakneker]

I Lived in Naknek Alaska for three years. Several bear and moose guides live there year around. Talking to them was always interesting. They pretty much all told that moose are big but can't take near the punishment an Elk can. I ended up shooting my moose with a standard 30-06, one shot, one step and factory 180 soft points. That being said if I was going to build on a Remington just for Moose I would choose a 280ai or a 338-06. The bigger 338-06 would be nice if you were hunting where bears live. Like many others have said, the standard 06 with the right hand load is more than enough for moose.