Moose with 30.06, 150grain bullet??

[westernbcab]

Debating whether or not a 30.06 150 grain bullet is the right choice for moose? I've taken many with 165gr. And had zero issues. I know that it comes down to shot placement and yea of course with the right placement a .22 could probably take down a moose. What I'm looking for here is if anyone has seen a significant difference with a 150gr bullet and had any issues when hunting moose, or even elk, such as fragmenting, not enough penetration, etc.


Thanks.

[Flight01]

Like you said placement is key. I have a habit of going heavier on moose and elk than deer. Construction of the 150 would have more of an impact on the results vs the 165 grain or 180 grain projectile. A 30-06 and 180 cup and core does a great job, a 165 bonded or 150 bonded or an expanding mono metal would be good too. Not sure a fast 150grain cup and core would be my first choice on moose but if the gun shoots them well then it will get the job done. Personally if shooting 30-06 for moose I'd go 165 Nosler partition or accubonds. Have had luck in 308 and 7mag with these.

[Andrzej]

I think that there are two ways of thinking regarding use of any cartridge for given game:
1 -We can own multiple guns in different calibers and cartridges and use bullets of different construction and weight best suited for game that you are after.

2 -You own one gun that it can be used for multiple tasks from target to big bears.

30-06 is capable to be this versatile cartridge shooting different construction bullets from 110 to 220 gr. ( 270 can't )

My two sons shoot 30-06 with 150 gr Barnes TTSX for everything.

I would not hesitate to use it on Moose but last Moose I've shot was with
338 Win Mag and 225 gr Barnes TTSX.

[Grizzly Adams]

I always used 165 grains, when I had a 30/06, good compromise between 150 and 180 grain. Why mess with success?

Grizz

[petew]

can't beat a 165 partition on anything we have in the 06.

[dogslayer403]

Wouldnt cause me any concern a good 150g from a 30-06 does just fine

[Kevlak]

You'll be fine, lots of people including myself have taken moose with a 150gr in a 308, I'm sure your 3006 with a 150 will take one down as well.

Kevin

[FellSwoop]

I have taken several moose with a 140 grain nosler partition in 7mm rem mag. Of course there are differences in sect density and energy to an 06, but it was not marginally working, dropped em dead.

[couleefolk]

I wouldn't hesitate with the right bullet. My grandfather shot a lot of moose with his 30-06 and 150 Bronze points, never had to shoot a moose twice.

[lannie]

You are talking about 1 gram difference in weight. The Moose won't notice the difference and neither will you.

[Richard B.]

I would choose the hunting bullet that your gun shoots best and just go kill moose.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by petew

can't beat a 165 partition on anything we have in the 06.

Yup

[Pioneer2]

A good controlled expansion bullet in the 30-06 /150gr range will drop moose till the cows come home.My favourite moose caliber is the 6.5x55 with either 156-160gr RN or 140gr Partitions.Never recovered a bullet yet.The .270 has high end bullets nowadays from 110gr-180 gr Barnes.Dead is dead.Moose are not hard to kill ..people think they are hunting cape buffalo......elk on the other hand much more resilient ..........Harold

[Bergerboy]

One thing you may want to consider is that the difference between a 150gr bullet and a 180gr bullet is not always simply 30gr of lead. Often the jackets on the bullets are tailored to the weight. 150's are thinner thus designed for deer, 180's are thicker and are tailored for deeper penetration. I dont think there is a world of difference between the two. Shoot the do all 165's

[Don_Parsons]

I my self am doing the semi pointed/round nose 180gr for Deer and larger.

Stop them in their tracks with no after shoot tracking.

Pal Don doing it the easy way.

[kujoseto]

The 06 can't kill moose. Everyone else is just trolling you
Pick what shoots well and make sure you post pics of your moose on the forum. Good luck!

[purgatory.sv]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

One thing you may want to consider is that the difference between a 150gr bullet and a 180gr bullet is not always simply 30gr of lead. Often the jackets on the bullets are tailored to the weight. 150's are thinner thus designed for deer, 180's are thicker and are tailored for deeper penetration. I dont think there is a world of difference between the two. Shoot the do all 165's

yes

[Ken3134]

Originally Posted by Bergerboy

One thing you may want to consider is that the difference between a 150gr bullet and a 180gr bullet is not always simply 30gr of lead. Often the jackets on the bullets are tailored to the weight. 150's are thinner thus designed for deer, 180's are thicker and are tailored for deeper penetration. I dont think there is a world of difference between the two. Shoot the do all 165's

I shoot the 165's myself.... As Bergerboy says the only concern would be the design of the jacket. I wouldn't be concerned about the weight, a 130 gr bullet from a 270 gets it done no problem.

[JustMe]

Originally Posted by westernbcab

Debating whether or not a 30.06 150 grain bullet is the right choice for moose? I've taken many with 165gr. And had zero issues. I know that it comes down to shot placement and yea of course with the right placement a .22 could probably take down a moose. What I'm looking for here is if anyone has seen a significant difference with a 150gr bullet and had any issues when hunting moose, or even elk, such as fragmenting, not enough penetration, etc.





Thanks.

Perhaps an obvious answer I'm missing, but why wouldn't you just go with the 180 grain? The difference in trajectory shouldn't be a factor, and the 180 grain might just give you that added edge?


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[Bushleague]

Originally Posted by Ken3134

I shoot the 165's myself.... As Bergerboy says the only concern would be the design of the jacket. I wouldn't be concerned about the weight, a 130 gr bullet from a 270 gets it done no problem.

There are plenty of 130 grain .270 bullets on the market that I wouldn't use for moose. Now if you go up to 150 grain bullets in the .270 most bullets will do the job if the shot is well placed. Same goes for my .308, if I wanted to use 150's to kill a moose or elk I would be pretty picky about what bullet I used, going up in weight bullet construction gets less crucial.

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by westernbcab

Debating whether or not a 30.06 150 grain bullet is the right choice for moose? I've taken many with 165gr. And had zero issues. I know that it comes down to shot placement and yea of course with the right placement a .22 could probably take down a moose. What I'm looking for here is if anyone has seen a significant difference with a 150gr bullet and had any issues when hunting moose, or even elk, such as fragmenting, not enough penetration, etc.


Thanks.

No expert here, but if you have taken many with a 165g, why mess with success?

[Ice Fishing Maniac]

I think 150's would be fine, as mentioned bullet placement is key always.

I have taken elk, moose, deer with 140gr Accubonds with my 270WSM with great success.

[Grizzly Adams]

Moose are about the easiest animals to kill, just takes a while for them to notice.

Grizz

[Stonegoat]

A 150 grain Barnes TTSX will out penetrate a 180 grain cup-and-core bullet every time.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by Andrzej

I think that there are two ways of thinking regarding use of any cartridge for given game:
1 -We can own multiple guns in different calibers and cartridges and use bullets of different construction and weight best suited for game that you are after.

2 -You own one gun that it can be used for multiple tasks from target to big bears.

30-06 is capable to be this versatile cartridge shooting different construction bullets from 110 to 220 gr. ( 270 can't )

My two sons shoot 30-06 with 150 gr Barnes TTSX for everything.

I would not hesitate to use it on Moose but last Moose I've shot was with
338 Win Mag and 225 gr Barnes TTSX.

That 150 gr TTSX Barnes is pretty good medicine, my 7mm Rem Mag shoots that into little holes, and nothing has ever argued back with me. I'd use that as an all around bullet in the 7mm or .30-06 and never be worried, it's a tough bullet.

[Andrzej]

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[BuckCuller]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

That 150 gr TTSX Barnes is pretty good medicine, my 7mm Rem Mag shoots that into little holes, and nothing has ever argued back with me. I'd use that as an all around bullet in the 7mm or .30-06 and never be worried, it's a tough bullet.

I started using Barnes TTSX 150gr for my 30-06 last year. I haven't shot a lot of critters with them but what I have I am very impressed with the performance.
Whitetail dropped.
Blue wildebeest dropped.
Klipspringer dropped.
Blesbuck dropped.
Four animals and not one took a step.
The Blue Wildebeest was the only one that the bullet stayed in the opposite shoulder after completely severing the spine dead center. The petals were still perfect and retained more than 90 percent of the wieght just guessing not measured.
The PH brought the bullet back in his hand from the skinning shed and said this is a bullet that preforms. Then he asked me what brand of ammo I was using so he could recommend it to all of his clients.
To bad my rifle got lost in Amsterdam and couldn't use it on the Kudu, Impala and Warthog.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by BuckCuller

I started using Barnes TTSX 150gr for my 30-06 last year. I haven't shot a lot of critters with them but what I have I am very impressed with the performance.
Whitetail dropped.
Blue wildebeest dropped.
Klipspringer dropped.
Blesbuck dropped.
Four animals and not one took a step.
The Blue Wildebeest was the only one that the bullet stayed in the opposite shoulder after completely severing the spine dead center. The petals were still perfect and retained more than 90 percent of the wieght just guessing not measured.
The PH brought the bullet back in his hand from the skinning shed and said this is a bullet that preforms. Then he asked me what brand of ammo I was using so he could recommend it to all of his clients.
To bad my rifle got lost in Amsterdam and couldn't use it on the Kudu, Impala and Warthog.

Hard to argue with that. I also use the 140 gr in my 7mm-08 and 180 gr in the .300 Win Mag. They work. I also like the Nosler partition, but gr for gr I think the TTSX is the winner.