243 for Moose

[JASmith]

True, a 22 rimfire can do the job under perfect conditions - historically of necessity when the hunter is extremely hungry.

Having acknowledged that, one should think of using well-constructed bullets weighing more than 130 grains. This suggests that the .243 is on the low side of marginal.

Rifles of 6.5 caliber with heavy bullets are better choices if one has or can create the option.

[jadek]

Many moons ago I went north to Canada after them. Brought my trusty old Kodiak 308. Our guide had me use his old Winchester 70 in 300 mag. instead. Said that he didn't like anything smaller for moose. Worked like a champ. 135 paces and it didn't take but 2 steps and crashed. I good 06 with GOOD hand loads would do the same I'm sure. Plan on going back up so I now own a 111 in 300 mag. That's me. It's you're $$$ for the trip so if you feel it'll work go for it.