Hey guys, thanks for the lively discussion. My thoughts are not whether the .243 will kill a moose. I know it will, have friends that have shot quite a few with it. Is it MY first choice. Nope. I've always believed you should shoot the biggest gun you can shoot WELL. Just want a back up plan, and so far, am enjoying the discussion. In all likelihood, we will go with the 6.5x55 and accubonds (already have them)

Thanks for your input, feel free to carry on!