Moose Hunting Rifles
If you want to be an efficient moose hunter there are some things you should know. First of all, you must do everything in your power to remain undetectable because otherwise your chances for success will be drastically reduced. Besides this, you must have a very good eye sight and sensible ears so that you can hear the slightest sound.
Purchasing the proper equipment is a crucial aspect so you must take it into consideration before you start your hunting adventure. For moose hunting, rifles are the best choice but for fun, some hunters use a simple handgun. Of course, only experienced hunters can have noticeable results using this piece of weaponry.
The next important thing to do is choosing the proper caliber and what grain of bullet you will use. First thing in order, all your hunting should be done using a weapon which you feel comfortable with; if you purchased a weapon recently you should exercise first, get familiar with the weapon and only afterwards use it for your hunts. If you plan to use a rifle/revolver that causes a big kick when you fire it then you should know that the chances of flinching are big which with other words means that your chances for a kill are reduced; you will only wound the animal or in the worst case, miss the shot. Many people killed moose using a 30/06 which is considered to be one of the most lightest rifles available.
Bigger calibers like the .300 Winchester or .338 and the .375 H&H should only be used in the Alaskan bush. Basically, any rifle capable of shooting a bullet of 150 grains ( the more the better ) at 2500 fps ( also, the more the better ) will do just fine for moose hunts. Some good choices would be : .308, .30-06 as we have mentioned before, .300 magnum, .338 magnum, .337 magnum calibers.
Some concrete examples : 30-06 Springfield , 308 Winchester , 300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, 300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum. It is highly advisable that the rifle which you will use must have a telescopic sight because in most cases you will do all your shooting from respectable distance. You shouldn’t be shooting these animals from more than 300 yards because the trajectory drops off significantly for all calibers. The scopes should be calibrated so that they would be accurate at 200 yards. Doing this, will allow you to make an effective shot from 0 to 300 yards, increasing your chances dramatically.
All in all, choosing the proper moose hunting rifle takes a lot of time and research so it is advisable to read as many reviews and opinions of experienced hunters before purchasing your weapon. After you purchase it you should start exercising with it, get used to using it because otherwise you won’t be as efficient as you have hoped. As they say: practice makes perfect.
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Here are some rifles which you can use on your next moose hunting adventure:
Remington 700 CDL
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The Remington Model 700 CDL (Classic Deluxe) offers renowned accuracy in a classical and elegant styled design. Standard calibers are fitted with 24 inch carbon steel barrels; magnum calibers are fitted with 26 inch barrels in order to maximize the ballistic performance. Each barrel is clean without sights and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
Remington Model 40-XB™ Rangemaster
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Satin finished American walnut stock with front swivel block and fore-end guide rail; straight comb with cheekpiece; 1/2″ black rubber pad; 27 1/4″ stainless steel; no sights; barrel drilled and tapped; uncolored stainless steel; blued receiver on L-H models.
Winchester Super X Rifle
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An enlarged trigger guard, cross bolt safety and smooth, single-stage trigger make the SXR easy to operate, even with gloved hands. From its strong, rigid alloy receiver to its hammer-forged barrel, the SXR stands ready to meet the challenge of any hunting situation. The all new SXR autoloader is considered to be one of the fastest in the world.
Winchester Model 1885
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The 30-06 Springfield , America ’s all-time favorite cartridge, is commemorating its first century and still going strong. For 2007 the 1885 Centennial Hunter offers this chambering in a free-floating 28″ full octagon barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The Winchester Model 1885 is truly a classic firearm.
Winchester Wildcat Bolt Action 22
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This is the most accurate rifle to hit the range in the recent history of Winchester rifles. Along with the smooth, highly polished bolt, the trigger is light and crisp. One 5-round and three 10-round magazines are included. With a slick and elegant design, this piece of weaponry should be among your first choices when it comes down to acquiring a new weapon.