.30-06 for moose ?

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I know most folks thing that the .30-06 is adequate for moose, but what grain bullet is most appropriate? Would a 180 grain bullet do the job, or should I go to a heavier, 200 grain bullet? (I do handload, BTW).
Thanks in advance for your input.

[toxic111]

The 180 will be plenty for moose. I would stick with a good quality bullet and you should have no problems.

I know many people that use the '06 for moose all the time.

[buckhunter]

Like toxic yes a 06 is just fine for moose. Your a handloader so a good nosler, barnes or anyother premium bullet will do the trick.

Most local in Newfoundland use 270's, 280's or 06's. They see more moose killed in a week that we do in a lifetime.

Over the last 15 or 20 years the Magunum craze has lead us to believe that big game are immune to standard rounds. No so. Good hunting.

[M.T. Pockets]

I doubt there is a caliber that has killed more moose than .30-06. I'd use it on any moose hunt weather it was an 800 lb. moose in Newfoundland or one twice that size in Alaska.

I would prefer a premium bullet that is at least as tough as a Nosler Partition, I'd prefer a Trophy Bonded Bearclaw or Swift A Frame. I prefer 200 grain .30 caliber bullets on game, but I'd gladly hunt moose with any good 180 grain.

Let us know what you choose.

[gspsonny03]

2117 easton shaft,125 gr. thunderhead, 68lb pull anf you're good to go. Oh I'm sorry that wasn't one of the options. My bad.
Seriously 30-06 and 180 is a good combo. I wish you luck.

[fishnfrank]

180 gr. Barnes Triple Shock would be my choice.

[Dan Morris]

Any good 180 should be plenty.
Dan

[Minihuntur]

I never hunted moose but with 180 grainers you can load up to .300 H/H equivalent.
Minihuntur

[Jon707]

i like remington 220 grain in my 06

[wtail]

i shoot 165gr nolser ballistics tips out of my 30-06 and shot 4 moose with that bullet.all 1 shot kills.

[wtail]

heres another with the same bullet