deer, elk, and moose rifle

killer1000 · 08-30-2004, 10:45 PM

i am looking for a good allaroud gun and am having problems finding one i was looking at .300 weatherby mag but a 30-06 would do the job. i just cant find one for my price and discription? any help:} :jet:

whirlwind · 08-30-2004, 10:49 PM

whats your price range?

Shaun · 08-30-2004, 10:51 PM

30-06 Remington 700 will take down a moose or elk with a 220 grain and a 150 grain can be used on the deer

Oxford · 08-30-2004, 11:08 PM

I can guarantee that the Rem 700 in 30-06 will take a deer down with a 150 grain round. That's what I used last season. Yesterday, just for fun I blasted a filled gallon water jug with my Rem 700. Now that's a fun sight for sure. :assult: :jaw:

whirlwind · 08-30-2004, 11:11 PM

if price is a concern, the savage 110's cant be beat in 300winchester mag. or even some of their models come in 338 if ya really wanted to splat em.

wyomingcowboy · 04-13-2008, 11:14 PM

.308 and a 30-06 150 gr are good for moose

stalebiscuit · 04-13-2008, 11:24 PM

mosin nagant shoots the 7.62x54r

very close to the 30-06, at like a 3rd of the price to

pruneemac · 04-14-2008, 12:13 AM

I own about everything but im pretty centered on the 300 WSM. It will handle any N. American animal. the Barnes TSX is a pretty sweet performing bullet.

SwedeSteve · 04-14-2008, 10:14 AM

If you're gonna be shooting lots of Moose and Elk, I'd go with a 300 Win Mag. If it's mostly Deer then a 30-06

Bravo · 04-14-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stalebiscuit

mosin nagant shoots the 7.62x54r

very close to the 30-06, at like a 3rd of the price to

True, but also with about a 10th of the available cartridge loadings of the 30-06.

A nice 30-06 bolt action rifle (Remington, Savage, Winchester, Tikka, Weatherby, etc), will serve you perfectly for anything that walks on 90% of the planet. Pretty much anything but a few African giants.

220-grain 30-06 bullets will drop the big stuff, while 150's will be perfect for deer sized. You can also drop down to 125's for smaller animals.

Mooseman684 · 04-14-2008, 10:57 AM

Again, From Experience ...Go with the .300 Win Mag...Especially for Moose!
If you want 1-2 shot Kills...you can use Lighter 150 gr. Bullets for deer and heavier 180 gr. for Elk and Moose, and if you go for Grizzly 180 -220 gr. bullets. Ammo is available any where and Cheaper Than Weatherby ammo !!!
Rich

lefty o · 04-14-2008, 11:11 AM

anything but the weatherby. weatherby ammo, and brass is all way overpriced.

AKHunter · 04-14-2008, 04:29 PM

I vote .30-06' , I am not a fan .300wm or wthby mag. The .300wm does serve many shooters very well though. Any Weatherby will cost $$$ to own, to shoot, to reload for .

I don't recommend 150 grain bullets for moose or elk, they are intended for mule deer and smaller deer etc. I do recommend 180grain bullets for elk or moose.

Cranky CJ · 04-15-2008, 08:35 PM

You mention price being a factor (it is for all of us really), so, here it goes and don't everybody throw rocks. Check out Wal-Mart. See what they have. I looked there at a Rem 700 30-06 w/ 3x9 scope for something like $480.

08-30-2004, 10:45 PM	#1
killer1000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: redneck in idaho Posts: 14	deer, elk, and moose rifle i am looking for a good allaroud gun and am having problems finding one i was looking at .300 weatherby mag but a 30-06 would do the job. i just cant find one for my price and discription? any help:} :jet:

08-30-2004, 10:49 PM	#2
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,737 Images: 1	whats your price range? __________________ De oppresso liber !

08-30-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	30-06 Remington 700 will take down a moose or elk with a 220 grain and a 150 grain can be used on the deer __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

08-30-2004, 11:08 PM	#4
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	I can guarantee that the Rem 700 in 30-06 will take a deer down with a 150 grain round. That's what I used last season. Yesterday, just for fun I blasted a filled gallon water jug with my Rem 700. Now that's a fun sight for sure. :assult: :jaw: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

08-30-2004, 11:11 PM	#5
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,737 Images: 1	if price is a concern, the savage 110's cant be beat in 300winchester mag. or even some of their models come in 338 if ya really wanted to splat em. __________________ De oppresso liber !

04-13-2008, 11:14 PM	#6
wyomingcowboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	.308 and a 30-06 150 gr are good for moose

04-13-2008, 11:24 PM	#7
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,586	mosin nagant shoots the 7.62x54r very close to the 30-06, at like a 3rd of the price to

04-14-2008, 12:13 AM	#8
pruneemac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 56	I own about everything but im pretty centered on the 300 WSM. It will handle any N. American animal. the Barnes TSX is a pretty sweet performing bullet.

04-14-2008, 10:14 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,353 Images: 1	If you're gonna be shooting lots of Moose and Elk, I'd go with a 300 Win Mag. If it's mostly Deer then a 30-06 __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-14-2008, 10:57 AM	#11
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	Again, From Experience ...Go with the .300 Win Mag...Especially for Moose! If you want 1-2 shot Kills...you can use Lighter 150 gr. Bullets for deer and heavier 180 gr. for Elk and Moose, and if you go for Grizzly 180 -220 gr. bullets. Ammo is available any where and Cheaper Than Weatherby ammo !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-14-2008, 11:11 AM	#12
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,802	anything but the weatherby. weatherby ammo, and brass is all way overpriced.

04-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	I vote .30-06' , I am not a fan .300wm or wthby mag. The .300wm does serve many shooters very well though. Any Weatherby will cost $$$ to own, to shoot, to reload for . I don't recommend 150 grain bullets for moose or elk, they are intended for mule deer and smaller deer etc. I do recommend 180grain bullets for elk or moose.

04-15-2008, 08:35 PM	#14
Cranky CJ Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 21	You mention price being a factor (it is for all of us really), so, here it goes and don't everybody throw rocks. Check out Wal-Mart. See what they have. I looked there at a Rem 700 30-06 w/ 3x9 scope for something like $480.