would the .300 savage be enough to take down a moose?

[jhjimbo]

I’ve been hunting with my family for a while, currently i use a .303 enfield that was handed down by my granddad which i intend on holding onto but i’m looking for something with a little more bells and whistles and doesn’t double as a bench press bar. I’m not looking for a cannon but something that will take down a moose without marksmen level shot placement. 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1 Any reply is appreciated

First, your .303 is approx. the power of a 30-06. It is the most popular round in Canada.
If you want to be a designer, find a good gunsmith and develop a plan with him to sporterize the .303. It would be a heck of a rifle and ammo is quite available. good Kuck.. im

[FirstBubba]

So stupid, why can't a question be discussed again for new members ?

Just thought I'd let you know that the OP probably won't see it.
Besides, per previous discussion, we have come to the conclusion that F&S has pretty much closed memberships.

[FirstBubba]

Well, at least people are talking about hunting and shooting.
When I black bear hunt and moose hunt (hopefully) with a friend of mine who live in Alaska, I will have a revolver with me and a single-shot XP-100. Probably a 6.5-284, 6.5 PRC, 284 Win or 280 AI. I could always build a 30 cal just for the trip too.

I admire you for the fact that you're looking at the largest of the deer family and you aren't reaching for a .500 Nitro Express! LOL!
Many moons back, a buddy of mine took a moose with a .257 Rbts.
If I were to go moose hunting today, I would use my Ruger #1 .270 Win or my 6.8mm Rem SPC.

[Ernie]

Well, at least people are talking about hunting and shooting.
When I black bear hunt and moose hunt (hopefully) with a friend of mine who live in Alaska, I will have a revolver with me and a single-shot XP-100. Probably a 6.5-284, 6.5 PRC, 284 Win or 280 AI. I could always build a 30 cal just for the trip too.

[jhjimbo]

You guys know you're replying to a nine year old thread?

So stupid, why can't a question be discussed again for new members ?

[FirstBubba]

You guys know you're replying to a nine year old thread?

[jhjimbo]

I’ve never hunted moose but I’m guessing the vitals are at least 12 inches. I don’t know what marksmen level accuracy is. But from what little I know about moose hunting it seems a pretty short range affair. I’m guess 100 yards or less.

if hitting a 12”x12” target something that cant be achieved.

It doesn’t matter if you have .30-378 weatherby if you can’t hit anything it’s a waste of time and ammo.

what I’m getting at is practice practice practice.

you owe it to the moose to be able to harvest quickly.

I posted before - a guy I worked with went to Ontario almost every year and got a moose on unguided hunt. His rifle was a .270win.

30-06 180gr vel. 2750fps., .300 Savage 180gr 2400. big difference. Only with a expert shooter and best possible target would I shoot a moose with the .300. Savage. Also, don't shoot one in the water.

[Ontario Honker Hunter]

I've shot a few moose and 180 gr 30-06 did the job though sometimes barely. At close range .300 Savage with same weight bullet MIGHT do the job but could be dicey. Step up to 30-06 or 300 Win if you can.

[Milldawg]

I’ve never hunted moose but I’m guessing the vitals are at least 12 inches. I don’t know what marksmen level accuracy is. But from what little I know about moose hunting it seems a pretty short range affair. I’m guess 100 yards or less.

if hitting a 12”x12” target something that cant be achieved.

It doesn’t matter if you have .30-378 weatherby if you can’t hit anything it’s a waste of time and ammo.

what I’m getting at is practice practice practice.

you owe it to the moose to be able to harvest quickly.

[jhjimbo]

Shot placement is STILL the determining factor for you cleanly take an animal (which you owe it to the animal to do your best) vs. outside the critical area and wind up only wound the animal who may be lost and suffer a horrible death. There are tons of cartridges suitable to take a moose. I suggest you read some articles on hunting Moose or get a experienced hunter as a mentor. Good Luck

[adomanim1]

I’ve been hunting with my family for a while, currently i use a .303 enfield that was handed down by my granddad which i intend on holding onto but i’m looking for something with a little more bells and whistles and doesn’t double as a bench press bar. I’m not looking for a cannon but something that will take down a moose without marksmen level shot placement. 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1 Any reply is appreciated

[Ron Martin]

Actually Teddy's rifle was a 30-03! So you might check your facts!

[Danny Fisk]

It just kills me to read postings from people that have NO experience with weapons,calibers, or hunted certain game. But have advise about something they know nothing about?The 300 savage was around long before the big 30's and was the 30.30 32, and 35rem, along with many other cailbers less powerful then these? And ALL took elk and other big game all day long! You and I would'nt be here if meat had not been put on the table!Yes there are calibers that will work better, but to say the 300 savage is'nt enough? Well thats crazy and wrong!Teddy R, took everything in North America and Africa with a 30.06 in 1909-1910 with a 150gr fmj and 220 lead with the powder and projectiles of that era.You modern guys need to learn your history and get the facts right!

[Danny Fisk]

It just kills me to read postings from people that have NO experience with weapons,calibers, or hunted certain game. But have advise about something they know nothing about?The 300 savage was around long before the big 30's and was the 30.30 32, and 35rem, along with many other cailbers less powerful then these? And ALL took elk and other big game all day long! You and I would'nt be here if meat had not been put on the table!Yes there are calibers that will work better, but to say the 300 savage is'nt enough? Well thats crazy and wrong!Teddy R, took everything in North America and Africa with a 30.06 in 1909-1910 with a 150gr fmj and 220 lead with the powder and projectiles of that era.You modern guys need to learn your history and get the facts right!

[cutch]

I was handed down a Model 99 lever-action .300 Savage. It has a 2-7X Bushnell scope with Rainguard and I only use 180-grain Remington ammunition. I always sight it in for 100 yards. I have been hunting moose and deer with it for 15 years now. I've killed bucks, does, bulls, cows and calves from 20-300 yards. It is FINE for moose, don't listen to anyone who says otherwise.

Know your gun, know your limitiations, keep it clean and sighted-in, aim for the front shoulder and pull the trigger. I've seen guys with seperate guns for moose hunting or different grain weights. TRUST ME, you don't need it. Stick to one gun, one grain weight. I love the Savage. Great nostalgia, great bush gun, and everyone knows it's me when I start shooting as it has a distinctive sound.