300 WM or 30-06 with a 180 grain bullet, I bet the moose won't know the difference. It all comes down to which one he can shoot better.
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Where did he get the info that most shots are at 500 yards?
I always thought you needed long range shooting skills for elk, but after reading a ton I've learned most shots are 200 yards or less.
I bet Moose are the same.
His .270 will work with the right load, but shot placement will be key. But less be honest, even with the 300WM he has to hit the vitals.
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I am a reasonably good shot but no way would I even consider any shot beyond 300 yds, and then only under optimum conditions with light, wind, rest. IF and only if the shot involved a wounded animal, then longer range might be in my mind.
The folks that shoot at animals at the extreme ranges are reckless in my opinion---same as folks taking a 60-80 yd shot with a bow.
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Originally posted by dustoffer View PostI am a reasonably good shot but no way would I even consider any shot beyond 300 yds, and then only under optimum conditions with light, wind, rest. IF and only if the shot involved a wounded animal, then longer range might be in my mind.
The folks that shoot at animals at the extreme ranges are reckless in my opinion---same as folks taking a 60-80 yd shot with a bow.
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I would load up some Nosler 200 grain Partitions in both the 300 Win. Mag and the 06. You really should not go on a hunt that far away without a back up rifle. I would plan on the 300 Win. Mag as the primary gun, with the 06 as a back up gun. Not a lot of difference in a 06 with 200 gr. bullets and a 300 Win. Mag, with 200 gr. bullets.
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Originally posted by dustoffer View PostI am a reasonably good shot but no way would I even consider any shot beyond 300 yds, and then only under optimum conditions with light, wind, rest. IF and only if the shot involved a wounded animal, then longer range might be in my mind.
The folks that shoot at animals at the extreme ranges are reckless in my opinion---same as folks taking a 60-80 yd shot with a bow.
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Originally posted by RifleBowPistol View PostI would load up some Nosler 200 grain Partitions in both the 300 Win. Mag and the 06. You really should not go on a hunt that far away without a back up rifle. I would plan on the 300 Win. Mag as the primary gun, with the 06 as a back up gun. Not a lot of difference in a 06 with 200 gr. bullets and a 300 Win. Mag, with 200 gr. bullets.
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