Moose

[StuMan]

Lived, worked, hunted in Canada (BC) for 12 years. Moose were the easiest to kill of all the ungulates. Most locals used M94s!

I have lived here my whole life and my family has only been hunting here for 250 years or so. I own most of the guns that they used and I can tell you, if you are a local in a well populated area you will see lots of Moose within 150 yrds. I have seen alot more well farther than that and since I don't live in moose country anymore, I now have two moose guns. a Model 70 Safari in 375 and I am awaiting on a Sako trg42 in 338LM. I am in no way saying that one of the previously mentioned guns will not do the job as I spent 4 days in the fall with my traditional bow archery hunting moose. I didn't get one (calf tag only) but we saw a couple and I wasn't worried about not getting the job done, but it is a different kind of hunt. If you want to hedge your bet go with something that will "reach out and touch something".
IMHO

 

[jneilson]

- I read that Babe Ruth hunted in Canada & Maine with the same same rifle and cartridge many decades ago. At one time, the 35 Remington was considered a fine choice for elk as well. -

That was before larger game got tougher and further away.

 

[GSoD]

I live in Manitoba and took two moose in the fall with .308 / 180grain Federal Nosler Partitian. Dropped both where they stood from 150 yards and 300 yards (across a marsh).

Its been my experience that you can practically call a moose into your boat during the rut and long range shots are the exception, not the rule.

I would imagine your current gun would be just fine. If he's too far, just give it another call or two or another day.

Enjoy the hunt and the Great White North.