Choice of bullet for Moose hunt

[Akredneck]

Remember, when you drive a sledgehammer into the side of them they run further and die in a slough or river. Penetration and pass thru are the key. All the moose I have shot with fast copper bullets ran farther 40-60yrds than the the muzzle loader kills 3-6 yards. I shoot 130 GMX bullets in my 270 win, partition bullets in 30cal and 338 win.

 

[340 in Va]

Just use an Outdoor Edge. 2 blades easily de-bone a Moose in the field.

Love the outdoor edge. I have used the same blade on one elk, 2 mule deer and 2 whitetails in one year, just run the blade through the pocket sharpener and its ready to go.

 

[Yosin]

Only a sample of one, Lifetime bull moose in Colorado. I used a .338WM 225 Barnes TTSX, H4350 and chronographed at 2805fps. I had concern it would drop in one of the many beaver ponds in that area and the Barnes gave complete penetration and it fell right there. It was still in a wet area but the nightmare of wading in beaver ponds was spared. I also brought my .300WM with 180 Barnes TTSX and 200gn Partitions both have been effective on elk.

 

[340 in Va]

Only a sample of one, Lifetime bull moose in Colorado. I used a .338WM 225 Barnes TTSX, H4350 and chronographed at 2805fps. I had concern it would drop in one of the many beaver ponds in that area and the Barnes gave complete penetration and it fell right there. It was still in a wet area but the nightmare of wading in beaver ponds was spared. I also brought my .300WM with 180 Barnes TTSX and 200gn Partitions both have been effective on elk.

Congratulation, any pictures?

 

[memtb]

My wife's last moose, shot at around 200 yds with her .338 WM using Barnes 225 TTSX's @ 2950 ! One and done……no steps taken!

Most any bullet will kill them, a good mono gives you more options for shots…..especially if, they don't give you that hoped for broadside shot! Personally……I like the additional options! memtb

 

[topcat265]

Well, I cannot get happy with the Barnes 190 gr LRX. One of four shots is always throw wide. The Berger's shoot to just under .5 MOA. I just don't think my rifle likes the Barnes rounds.
While I only have two weekends left, I ordered the 199 gr Hammer Hunters, which several of you liked. I will load these up and see what happens.
If I can't get those going I'm sure the Berger's will kill a Moose.
Any recommendations for load data would be appreciated. I only have H-1000, and the caliber is a 300 PRC.
Thanks,
T

 

[memtb]

Well, I cannot get happy with the Barnes 190 gr LRX. One of four shots is always throw wide. The Berger's shoot to just under .5 MOA. I just don't think my rifle likes the Barnes rounds.
While I only have two weekends left, I ordered the 199 gr Hammer Hunters, which several of you liked. I will load these up and see what happens.
If I can't get those going I'm sure the Berger's will kill a Moose.
Any recommendations for load data would be appreciated. I only have H-1000, and the caliber is a 300 PRC.
Thanks,
T

Not to sound like a "smart @$$", but .5 moa groups are not necessary for moose. I'd never think twice about using a much superior bullet that shoots 1.5 moa groups, for big bodied game with the possibility of a steeply angled shot! But that's just me!

I really hope that you can get your Hammers…..if you can't make the Barnes work for you! memtb

 

[topcat265]

Not to sound like a "smart @$$", but .5 moa groups are not necessary for moose. I'd never think twice about using a much superior bullet that shoots 1,5 moa groups, for big bodied game with the possibility of a steeply angled shot! But that's just me!

I really hope that you can get your Hammers…..if you can't make the Barnes work for you! memtb

I did think about that. These are all four shot groups, except for the last one which is a three shot group. The grid marks are 1/4 inch. Each of these groups are about 1.2 MOA. So, for a 300 or 400 yard shot, it should really not make big difference on an animal is large as a moose. If I cannot tighten up the hammers, I may bring two magazines, keep the 190's in my rifle and use the 245's if I need to make a long shot….

 

[Playtimefun]

Here's a link to a guy who was searching as well. Not sure what he settled on. You could email him.

300 PRC and Barnes 190 LRX

I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in a 300 PRC. It has a 1:8 twist barrel. When I broke the barrel in I just loaded up some Hornady 200 ELD X with H4831. Plus this load was also to fire from brass. I thought it shot great for a new gun and a load I just threw together. But I was wanting to get a...

www.longrangehunting.com

How far are you loading them off the lands? Sorry I don't know the 300 PRC specs in terms of what you have there.

 

[memtb]

Here's a link to a guy who was searching as well. Not sure what he settled on. You could email him.

300 PRC and Barnes 190 LRX

I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in a 300 PRC. It has a 1:8 twist barrel. When I broke the barrel in I just loaded up some Hornady 200 ELD X with H4831. Plus this load was also to fire from brass. I thought it shot great for a new gun and a load I just threw together. But I was wanting to get a...

www.longrangehunting.com

How far are you loading them off the lands? Sorry I don't know the 300 PRC specs in terms of what you have there.

Good question, as a generality…..Barnes bullets like to be well off of the lands. Seating depth could very well be the OP's problem! memtb

 

[Playtimefun]

Yeah... I went and checked and my 280 AI likes the Barnes 0.01" off the lands while my 300 RUM likes them 0.050" off the lands. I haven't measured what my 300 WM loads are off the lands.

 

[Playtimefun]

Here is what a guy found with his 30-06 and changing the jump what it did for his groups.

Barnes seating depth and tuning different weight bullets

I've been working up a load with 168 gr TTSX in my 30-06. I found that my rifle likes a big jump to the lands - with 54gr of H4350 I can see groups go 2.25" @ .050" off the lands, 1.10" @ .100" off, and 0.55" @.150" off the lands. I've repeated the performance of the .150" 54gr H4350, 0.150"...

www.hunttalk.com

 

[topcat265]

Wow..
I first ran them 50 thousandth off the lands to ten thousandth off the lands.
No joy.
I then tried 20 thousandth off to10 thousandth into the lands (which I would likely not use), still no joy.
Maybe I'll drop them way back. It can't hurt trying.
Thx
T

 

[matt_3479]

I run the 230 gr bergers hybrids for moose. I've killed 1, and followed up (finishing shot) on another for a buddy who made a mediocre shot. Both expired extremely quick with loads of internsl
Damage. I'll be sticking with the 230 hybrids