I am also Thinking of Bear hunting in the same area and thinking of using buckshot for bear. Any information on this would be great to, thanks.

 

It is a truly miserable, unethical, cruel choice on moose or black bear. Just what is the problem with a rifle?

 

The shot would be very close, most likely 30-40yards and it may only be a quick shot.

 

The shot would be very close, most likely 30-40yards and it may only be a quick shot.

I must echo Randy. Why not a rifle?

I can make quick shots with a rifle at 30-40 yards and I am prepared for longer ones if needed, and there is no doubt about stopping power.

 

Because I have never used a rifle for hunting, I use a shotgun for small game and a shotgun with 00B for deer hunting. So, a shotgun is more familiar to me rather than a rifle.

 

The shot would be very close, most likely 30-40yards and it may only be a quick shot.

It won't be a quick shot if you use buckshot. It is cruel, unethical, and totally unsatisfactory for moose or black bear. It is a very unbrilliant slob-hunting approach.

 

I was just asking for opinions you did not have to be rude about it, thanks anyways

 

I'm trying to be clear. If you had seen all the bear and moose tortured by buckshot, found years later after the multiple wounds had healed and they were finally harvested cleanly and ethically that I have, you'd be clear about it as well. It is sickening.

It isn't the time to be vague or wishy-washy. It is always a serious moment when you take a big game animal and simple, very basic respect for the animal and yourself as a hunter means use reasonable tools for the job.

 

Thank you for the information, a simple no would have been good enough. I guess I'll take out my only rifle, 103 year old remington model 14 in 30remington. Thanks Again Curtis

 

Just wondering what are your opinions on slugs?

 

Thank you for the information, a simple no would have been good enough. I guess I'll take out my only rifle, 103 year old remington model 14 in 30remington. Thanks Again Curtis

Now that would be a very cool way to do it

And good slugs would be far better than any size buckshot.

 

I will use my rifle for sure this fall, now I just need to find the moose. Thanks, Curtis

 

I've got to agree with Randy. As hunters, our job is to put down the game animal quickly and cleanly. Never go into the field under-gunned. Given the game animal you'll be hunting and the range you plan to shoot, a slug would be a vast improvement over buckshot. However, if given the option, I would still choose a rifle. Your calf moose might be bigger than some of the deer you have harvested in the past.

 

Used properly, I don't have a problem with buckshot for white tail deer and have used it myself. But, while I've never shot a moose, shooting one with buckshot, even a calf, seems like a bad idea. iloveguns, I think you would be much better off using slugs, if you have a shotgun which will shoot them accurately enough, or with your .30 Remington. In fact, I'd be happy to use that Model 14 if I had your moose tag. Good luck and good hunting.

 

Don't be too hard on Randy for his demeanor. That's just kind a how he is.

While I've never killed a moose myself, I know someone who has shot a few. His choice is a .338 Win. Even a small moose is big and takes a bunch of killin'.

My guy also is a professional bear hunting guide and I've hunted bear with him a couple of times. Pound for pound, bears are about as tough as any game. One might dispatch a small bear like the one in Randy's picture fairly handily with buck shot under ideal conditions. But, I think buck shot would rarely be a suitable choice. I would suggest a 30 cal rifle of some flavor, with a good sturdy bullet.

As an afterthought, are you sure buck shot is legal for moose and bear where you plan to hunt?

 

The regulations say that you have to use at least 20 gauge with #1 buckshot.this will be my first year hunting moose and because I use buckshot for deer. I thought I would see what people think about using it for calf moose. I wasn't planning on using it but thought I'd ask. And as for randy, that is the way he is, rude. You should read what he was saying on another thread . I think it was called ''your buckshot field experience''. Also just to be clear,when I said about using buckshot I didn't mean the cheap stuff. If I did use it for moose I would use 3 1/2'' with a large pellet, probably 000B in 12 gauge. Thank you all for taking the time to reply.

 

IF you insist on using a shotgun, use slugs and keep the range close.

 

at least 20 gauge with #1 buckshot

That really surprises me. I'm curious. Where are you planning to hunt?

 

Northern ontario, Canada

 

The regulations say that you have to use at least 20 gauge with #1 buckshot.this will be my first year hunting moose and because I use buckshot for deer. I thought I would see what people think about using it for calf moose. I wasn't planning on using it but thought I'd ask. And as for randy, that is the way he is, rude. You should read what he was saying on another thread . I think it was called ''your buckshot field experience''. Also just to be clear,when I said about using buckshot I didn't mean the cheap stuff. If I did use it for moose I would use 3 1/2'' with a large pellet, probably 000B in 12 gauge. Thank you all for taking the time to reply.

Just because the regs say it is legal, doesn't make it the best choice, just the minimal legal requirement. 12 gauge slug or rifle for thew quarry you mention would be ethical, quick and successful.

 

I've got to agree with Randy. As hunters, our job is to put down the game animal quickly and cleanly. Never go into the field under-gunned. Given the game animal you'll be hunting and the range you plan to shoot, a slug would be a vast improvement over buckshot. However, if given the option, I would still choose a rifle. Your calf moose might be bigger than some of the deer you have harvested in the past.

Very well put!

 

I'm not sure if you read all of what I said. I said the minimal I would use would be 12 gauge 3 1/2'' with a larger size of buckshot. Thank you for everyone's opinions. I do agree a rifle or slugs would be best but I wanted to know because I wanted to use something familiar to me. Like I said before, I have always used shotguns for hunting small game and deer.

 

We read what you posted; and we are all telling you NOT to use buckshot but use slugs or a rifle. Like your shotgun, go find a few brands of slugs and see which one(s) give you the best accuracy.

 

You said the minimal is not the best choice. I agree, I even said I would use more than 20 gauge with #1 buck. I am going to use a rifle, I just wanted to hear some opinions. Thanks

 

I think you'll be happy with the results if you're fortunate enough to get a shot with your .30 Remington rifle. Good luck with the hunt, iloveguns, and please let us know all about it.