TJQ Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Shortly..... wait for it ... wait for it... Soon Ill be off to Fort Frances with some of my best buds in the world.. (a few any way) guys that understand tolerate me ... for some of the best deer hunting moose shooting monster pike pickeral fishing duck hunting sauna taking fire burning times Ill ever have. but heres my dillemma.... lol... I usually use a 180 grain bullet.. but was thinking about going down to a 150... however since we have a bull moose tag (shagariffic!!) I was thinking a 220 grain might be good to have around so then I'm thinking my 180 grain silvertip (in case of werewolves) would probably suffice since it is my standard ammo anyway and my gun is dead on with that size.... Now I used to use a 220 grain silvertip when they made them.... but it leaves a rather large hole on the other side of any deer I get... so my buddy made me stop using them.. but what if we see's our moose??? Heres some picks from past years.... just to get me going!! The Camp... The morning.. The Prize!! (Hey Cliff... like my lucky tiara??) The Boys!! The Meal. Time to do it all again!!!! YEE HAA!!! Thank Jesus for rednecks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 There's nothing like the anticipation of your best annual trip TJ. Have fun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I think you should use the 180 grain silvertip. Personally, I use 1.5v coppertops. My only problem is that my ammo dies faster than my prey. I'm really looking forward to the report. Just be safe out there Bud. DANG! Duelling banjos is starting up in my head again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Good Luck hunting TJ have to admit you lost me with the bullet techno stuff.YOu scared me at first I thought you got some snow.Have a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 have a blast BOSS cant wait for ya all to get back safe with another great report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Play safe TJ. You're one of the best red necks we have, bud, and hate to have anything happen to you'all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I don't hunt myself but pics like that make me wish I did. Have a safe and successful trip again this year Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Is Terry going too? Hell! I wasn't invited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Haven't hunted since I was a kid and never did hunt for moose so I won't comment on the bullets. although I think the silver tip is a good idea (werewolves and all). Have a great time, shoot lots and be safe! Look forward to the report Oh and the tiara is lovely lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Accuracy counts more than grains, in my books. A 180 grain will still stop a moose in it's tracks. Better than a 220 grain planted in the wrong killing zone. (just my opinion). Have a great trip TJ, looking forward to the trip yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Best of luck....and looking forward to the pics!! dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 waiting is the hardest part,good luck on your trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 150 is more than enough for any size moose. But get a decent bullet. Nosler partition bullet or the Barnes brass deals hold together great and will punch through both shoulders without a huge hole. Now the standard manufacturers are playing catchup on loading thess better bullets into their own cases. The manufacturers like Remington and Federal and Winchester have also improved their bullets so they hold together better. Ya get what you pay for and with the internet you can find out what hunters say and what the gun experts say about various commercial rounds. Me, I've dropped a few moose with the Noslers in handloaded cases of different calibres and have done some tests shooting everything from gel blocks to .... nevermind and have never been disappointed in their performance. Never shot the Barnes but have heard nothing but good about them from gun gurus. Have a safe hunt 'Killer'. LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 well not this Terry but if there's room......LOL have fun aim strait and use whatever gain you feel good about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 LOL...looks like a great time TJ! Good luck and be safe. The tiara is the key to my success....doesn't look as good on you as it does me, but hey, you gotta start somewhere....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I don`t hunt TJ, but logic dictates it`s not the size of the bullet, but how well your aim is. Bigger hole less distance traveled after the hit? BxHxH=D? Have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 it`s not the size of the bullet, but how well your aim is. hahahaaha... i keep telling the wife that.. makes me feel better about myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I think cicso is correct.A well place 150 grain bullet will take out whatever you want.What caliber are you using?I use a .270 150 grain federal and have had great results but I have not shot a moose with one.A few cows and 1 horse but no mooses.You would think the farmers around here would put bells or saddles on their farm animals so they wouldn't be mis identified by hunters. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I think if you use a gun you take all the sport out of it. Use a rope and a hockey stick on them moose. Toss a good lasso and whack him with the stick right across the shins. Pull his sweater over his head and beat him stupid. Dinner in no time! Now thats hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Anything above 150 will be fine. I shoot 7mm mag and have both 150 and 170. If you're gun is sighted in and set up on the 180 then stick with it. A 220 grain will drop significantly out past 200 yrds over the 180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hey T.J. If you see a bear in the woods make sure it is not a mirror before you shoot. Have a safe and fun time in camp bud. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hey T.J. If you see a bear in the woods make sure it is not a mirror before you shoot. Have a safe and fun time in camp bud. Art Oh you are a funny dude... "careful" is my middle name LOL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Good luck out there TJ... I know I'd shoot what I am most comfortable shooting and what the guns sighted in for... The placement is of course what counts the most and 150 grains is enough for the moose, Good luck with killing the trophy and I'll be waiting on a report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassloadingzone Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I was reading on another site and some how this thread got throwin into it about how would this thread be appropriate if it was asians showing pictures like this. Check out Ontario Out Of Doors under the thread of Its not asians its their practices, The guy who is trying to make a point keeps getting called a hick, so I guess thats what the referance to this thread must be,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Dang...I can hear the guns loading now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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