Hello.
I've got a question about hunting big game, specifically moose. I'm a lifelong hunter, primarily deer and duck using my trusty old Remington M870 express 12 guage and occasionally my Winchester .30-30 rifle (I normally hunt some land in Illinois for deer-no rifles). So I'm very much a minimalist and I've been quite successful over the 35 years I've hunted. I've had a few good years in my business and my son is in the Navy, so I'd like to try big game and get a rifle to do as such.
First off, I'm after the right rifle. Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm not going to run to buy a Rigby or some exotic thing, but I'd like something good. Next, the scope. What is advised? I have a very cheap one that does the job on my 30-30, but rifles are a different world for this shotgun and pistol man. Finally, what sort of range practice should I be doing? What distance? I've been reading about it on my free time but I'd like to ask people who have done it. If I'm going to pay to do this, I want to make sure I'm ready. I'mean probably going to hire a guide, but want to know a little more before I call up.
Thanks for entertaining my newbie questions.
I've got a question about hunting big game, specifically moose. I'm a lifelong hunter, primarily deer and duck using my trusty old Remington M870 express 12 guage and occasionally my Winchester .30-30 rifle (I normally hunt some land in Illinois for deer-no rifles). So I'm very much a minimalist and I've been quite successful over the 35 years I've hunted. I've had a few good years in my business and my son is in the Navy, so I'd like to try big game and get a rifle to do as such.
First off, I'm after the right rifle. Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm not going to run to buy a Rigby or some exotic thing, but I'd like something good. Next, the scope. What is advised? I have a very cheap one that does the job on my 30-30, but rifles are a different world for this shotgun and pistol man. Finally, what sort of range practice should I be doing? What distance? I've been reading about it on my free time but I'd like to ask people who have done it. If I'm going to pay to do this, I want to make sure I'm ready. I'mean probably going to hire a guide, but want to know a little more before I call up.
Thanks for entertaining my newbie questions.