New moose rifle needed?

[GeorgeShaw]

I'm getting the itch for a new rifle for the second moose hunt. I mean the 358Win dropped the first one dead in his tracks from.....50ft, lol although i was prepared for up to 300yds. I have a 30cal void in my collection though. So I'm thinking Ruger in 300Win Mag.

 

[Steve O]

Great thing about a 300WM is you don’t really need anything else. Nice to always have one in the rack.

 

[Thegman]

That's the rifle and cartridge I used to take my first two moose. The next 23 or so were with 308s or 30-06s and all of the above worked very well, and about the same (if anything, I'd give the nod to the 308 for some of the more impressive/memorable kills - probably more to do with chance than anything else).

I guess to say, pretty much any 30-caliber 308ish and up is going to work fine. I'd look more at the whole rifle system and pick something with all the characteristics you're looking for.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

My 300 WM dropped my only moose in her tracks. A wee bit too much for deer, IMO, but great for the larger animals.

 

[BLJ]

Ruger in 300Win Mag.

You spelled .308 Winchester wrong.

 

[Choupique]

30cal void

Is properly filled by .30-06

 

[waspocrew]

Not necessary, but if you want a new rifle, get one!

 

[UnckleBob]

I'm getting the itch for a new rifle for the second moose hunt. I mean the 358Win dropped the first one dead in his tracks from.....50ft, lol although i was prepared for up to 300yds. I have a 30cal void in my collection though. So I'm thinking Ruger in 300Win Mag.

Your 358 suggests you like uncommon, but cool things.

Why not go for a 300 H&H?

 

[peaceman]

I have a Ruger 77 stainless 338 Win Mag with a Vortex HS 3-10 if interested.

 

[wildwilderness]

If you need a new one, and I’m sure you know you don’t then it should be something more interesting than the 300 WM!


Personally I think you probably need a 338 Federal to go along with your 358 win, or even better a 338-06!

 

[GeorgeShaw]

Great thing about a 300WM is you don’t really need anything else. Nice to always have one in the rack.

Far real it fills a spot between my 280Rem, and my 358Win

 

[GeorgeShaw]

If you need a new one, and I’m sure you know you don’t then it should be something more interesting than the 300 WM!


Personally I think you probably need a 338 Federal to go along with your 358 win, or even better a 338-06!

I was almost going to build a 338Federal but went with the 358Win

 

[GeorgeShaw]

I have a Ruger 77 stainless 338 Win Mag with a Vortex HS 3-10 if interested.

A great combo too

 

[GeorgeShaw]

You spelled .308 Winchester wrong.

I did have one back in the day, an old but good Mossberg 800

 

[GeorgeShaw]

Your 358 suggests you like uncommon, but cool things.

Why not go for a 300 H&H?

You are right on spot, but I am concerned about maximum performance on this one. I have friends trying to pursued me into a short magnum or prc, but I just can't bring myself to a fully modern round either.

 

[GeorgeShaw]

That's the rifle and cartridge I used to take my first two moose. The next 23 or so were with 308s or 30-06s and all of the above worked very well, and about the same (if anything, I'd give the nod to the 308 for some of the more impressive/memorable kills - probably more to do with chance than anything else).

I guess to say, pretty much any 30-caliber 308ish and up is going to work fine. I'd look more at the whole rifle system and pick something with all the characteristics you're looking for.

Thinking about the Ruger 77 FTW(stainless) with HS Precision stock. It would be good for the wet weather and conditions, and also a good Alaska gun if I ever get there too.

 

[Dust Rider]

What about the classic 375 HH Mag?

 

[Thegman]

Thinking about the Ruger 77 FTW(stainless) with HS Precision stock. It would be good for the wet weather and conditions, and also a good Alaska gun if I ever get there too.

Mine was a 300 WM Model 77 with a boat paddle stock. That was a great rifle, no doubt, but a heavy bastard...considering I'm the original UL-UL weenie.

When I first moved to Alaska I asked what I needed for moose and that's what was recommended. Within a couple years, I figured out that a little 20" 308 Scout Rifle would work just fine, and never looked back.

Seeing you have a 280 Remington, and a 358 Winchester, I'm just not seeing much gap a moose could squeeze through...but what fun is that?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

What about the classic 375 HH Mag?

Is properly filled by .30-06

You spelled .308 Winchester wrong.

One of these is the way. Skip the 300wm and pick one form this list.

 

[wildwilderness]

You are right on spot, but I am concerned about maximum performance on this one. I have friends trying to pursued me into a short magnum or prc, but I just can't bring myself to a fully modern round either.

If not a modern belt- less round but max performance then you should definitely consider a 300 WBY