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What caliber will kill a grizzly bear?
357 mag or a semi-auto in 10mm. Both have been used multiple times as effective bear defense calibers, and even the 9mm has proven to be an adequate cartridge in the hands of a good shooter with the right ammunition.
Can a 30-06 Take a moose?
30-06 is very popular for moose hunting. The all time favorite Federal Premium 180gr Nosler Partition is a great start. I suggest not go lower than 165gr in bullet weight. The 165/168 Barnes bullets work great on moose if your rifle likes them.
Will a 30-06 kill a black bear?
Any bullet weight in 30-06 is going to kill any of our CO bears quite dead. I’d probably use a 155 Scenar in mine if using it again. But the 180 accubond has done great as well.
What is a 30-06 good for?
30/06 Springfield remains an incredibly well balanced, versatile, affordable hunting cartridge. With modern ammo it shoots 100- to 200 fps faster than it used to. If it was good enough to stop lions, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants 100 years ago, it’s probably good enough to stop deer, elk, and moose today.
What size bullet does a 30-06 take?
.30-06 Springfield
| 30-06 Springfield | |
|---|---|
| Parent case | .30-03 Springfield |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | .308 (7.82 mm) |
| Land diameter | .300 (7.62 mm) |
Is 308 good for bear?
308 is an acceptable round for most large game in North America, including bear, moose, elk. With that said, the . 308 should be considered a shorter-range round for large game, as its power-delivery to target attenuates significantly at long range.
What is the best grain bullet for 30-06?
The 5 Best . 30/06 Big-Game Loads
- Federal Fusion 150-Grain. This is an affordable and highly effective load for deer- and hog-size game.
- Federal Premium 180-grain Nosler Partition.
- Winchester Expedition 180-grain AccuBond CT.
- Buffalo Bore 168-grain Barnes TTSX.
- Hornady Lite 125-grain SST.
What is the best bullet weight for 30-06?
30–06 rifles have preferred bullet weights of 175–190 grains for best accuracy and this tends to be a good weight for common North American game hunting like deer and elk.
What is better a 270 or 30-06?
30-06 wins the bullet energy category. It hits harder even at extended ranges, and it can be loaded using bullets as heavy as 220 grains. However, since Trophy Copper bullets reliably expand only at velocities above 1,800 fps, the . 270 Win. has a greater maximum effective range.
Can I shoot a grizzly bear with a 30-06?
A 200 yard scope guided shot at an unwary brown bear is not the same thing as stopping a charging grizzly at twenty feet. So a .30–06 can certainly do the job. Is a .30–06 IDEAL? No, but not for the reason you may think. Shooting a grizzly or big brown bear is a very expensive, once-in-a-lifetime thing these days.
Will a 30-06 bullet work on a moose?
Once upon a time nobody used scoped rifles, and a 100 yard poke at a bear was pretty standard; at 100 yards the .30–06 is a magnum. If you use the right bullet, a .30–06 will work on just about anything this side of a rhino. Here’s a shot of a moose harvested with a .30–06. See, it depends upon what you mean.
Did Jack O’Connor kill a bear with a 30-06?
Jack O’Connor killed a number of big bears with a .30-06 (more than with the .270, despite what some people say) and found it up to the task. And there’s no doubt what my guide pal has to say on the subject.
What is the best caliber for grizzly bear hunting?
For a once-in-a-lifetime hunt you need all the gun you can handle. These days your caliber choices for grizzlies start with .300 magnums, and a .338 Winchester or .340 Weatherby would be ideal for those who can fire such a rifle without flinching.