The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Do you really need a 338 or such for Moose/bear/etc?

Spectre · May 16, 2001, 09:54 PM

Spartacus and I spoke about going to Alaska after the recent elk thread in this forum.

We both have .35 Whelens on layaway. He also has a 7mm Mag on layaway, as well as two .300 WinMags he owns.

I believe the .35 Whelen will do a bang-up job on caribou, while still providing a good defensive piece if the Browns decide they want the miniscule and great white hunter combo meal.

My sole worry- and Spartacus' concern- is that we will only be presented with a far shot, and that the .35 won't carry the energy to cleanly anchor them.

May 16, 2001, 09:54 PM	#4
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Spartacus and I spoke about going to Alaska after the recent elk thread in this forum. We both have .35 Whelens on layaway. He also has a 7mm Mag on layaway, as well as two .300 WinMags he owns. I believe the .35 Whelen will do a bang-up job on caribou, while still providing a good defensive piece if the Browns decide they want the miniscule and great white hunter combo meal. My sole worry- and Spartacus' concern- is that we will only be presented with a far shot, and that the .35 won't carry the energy to cleanly anchor them.