Author Topic: A question for my brothers and sisters to the north (Read 1387 times)

Raging480 · « **on:** May 03, 2005, 02:20:22 AM »

I have been invited to go on a Moose hunt in Quebec this fall, I do not have all the details, nor do I know the specific location. I was wondering if a Remington 7400 rifle was legal to use. Semiautomatic, five shot clip, is this still legal? I have been trying to search the net for legal info, and I have not found anything saying it is restricted. I was hoping to hear from some experienced Canadian hunters. I plan on bringing a .35 Whelen, with 225 grain TBBC ammo. Thanks.

John Y Cannuck · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2005, 11:42:13 AM »

Not familiar with any specific Quebec regs, but there it's fine fedarally. If yours is not one of the jam-o-matic ones, you should do well.

Raging480 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2005, 03:04:38 AM »

John, thank you for your reply. It is actually quite a nice gun. I bought it used last fall, and the finish on it is very nice. The stock is still smooth and shiny, they stopped making these in this caliber several years ago. I sighted it in with a box of ammo, and it performed well, good accuracy with factory ammo, and no malfunctions. I expect to shoot up several boxes this summer, getting ready for this rare opportunity to hunt moose.

upnorth · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2005, 03:51:02 AM »

may I suggest bringing a back-up as well? Quebec , like the rest of the country can experience some ugly weather during moose season. semi-auto's don't like snow or wet weather too much. I'd think about bringing a bolt action...just in case.

Rick Teal · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2005, 09:17:39 AM »

I'm almost certain that semi's are legal for big game in Quebec (unless there's been a recent change in the regs). A friend and his father bought matching BAR's in 30-06, and the father hunted exclusively in Quebec.

Our magazine capacity in Canada is limited to 5 rounds or less in autoloaders,, so if you have an aftermarket hi-cap, leave it at home.

My moose gun is a 7600 in .35 Whelen. I have yet to pop a moose with it, but a buddy hunts with a boring old bolt action in Whelen, and has shot 3 moose with it. He's had decent results "on-game", but he's using 200 grain factory ammo. I'm convinced that a good bullet in 220 to 250 grains would have a much more dynamic result.

I use bonded bullets I swage myself, so I'm anxious to get some results. I believe that bonded bullets are the best of the "premium" bullets available. They give you the best of all worlds combining expansion with penetration.

aulrich · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2005, 09:09:29 AM »

There will be other paper work for you to do to bring a gun into Canada, this should help its the non-resedent portion of the firearm registry.

http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/non-residents/default_e.asp

Like all dealings with government get started early.

ALPINE · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2005, 01:50:04 AM »

:grin: The remington 7400 is an great auto loader I use one all the time here. The rifle itself has never failed me in rain, mud and snow. Two years ago I had 20 yard a stare down with a little bull moose. I pulled the action back to load a round into the chamber but trying to move slowly I never pulled it far enough back to get the round in. It was a learning experience when I heard the click:lol: When using it now I'm not so gentle loading it but other than my error that rifle has never failed me. It has also taken a few moose.

Raging480 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2005, 10:38:40 AM »

Thank you for all your replies. it is good advice to bring a back up, but alas, most of my hunting is done with handguns,and my rifle battery is quite slim. I am left handed, so my bolt action collection is also quite slim. I have a Winchester '94 30/30, and a single shot .243, neither would be my pick for moose, hence the acquisition of the 7400. If I had my druthers, I would be bringing my S&W 657 .41 magnum, topped with a red dot sight, loaded with heavy hard cast bullets as a back up. Alas, the laws do not permit this...

Raging480 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2005, 03:28:19 PM »

I found out today that the hunt is on for the first week of October. Fellow forum member and friend 'Spencer' is going with me. Can anyone tell me what to expect as far as weather and moose activity?

Rick Teal · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2005, 05:09:31 AM »

Raging480:

On the first week of October you should still be in the calling season, though near the end of it. If they're responding to the call, you should have an exciting time, though they still travel whether they are called in or not. I'll probably be bowhunting for moose in Ontario about the same time.

Weather could be almost anything. Last year we hunted that period here (with our bows) and the weather varied from the high 60s and sunny during the day to rain and cold. The last morning we woke up to snow. I've seen as much as 6 inches of snow in early October - though it usually melts quickly. Be prepared for anything - I'd suggest good rain gear and stuff you can layer if it turns cold.

The problem you may be least likely to anticipate is black flies. You get a fall hatch if there is a freeze followed by warm weather. I've seen them so thick in the fall that everything around you looks like its in a grey haze. A good head net and clothes you can close the cuffs on are a must. Mesh gloves are a good idea. Repellants have the "scent factor" associated with them, but anything with DEET is always good, and I can use Skin So Soft - though not everyone can.

If you don't have a guide to call for you, get a tape or CD and practice. Sometimes they're so hot they'll come to a slammed car door, while other times they have to be enticed in very carefully.

Raging480 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2005, 06:24:25 AM »

Thanks, Rick!
I am going to get a call and watch a video and practice, practice, practice. Since Spencer and I have to share a bull tag, I am going to bring my Sony handi-cam to capture the memories on tape. I figure we can call and record for each other as we hunt together.

Rick Teal · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:57:57 PM »

One tactic we use when gun hunting is to set up a short distance apart. The first hunter will be the caller (cow sounds), and the other the (primary) shooter. If the bull is coming but seems to hang up, the shooter can start to make bull sounds (grunts, slashed brush etc). But be ready. If this gets him mad, he could come in with a full head of steam.

Raging480 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2005, 06:47:53 PM »

Spencer shoots an encore pistol in 7mm-08 for local whitetails. He is unsure as to get a long bbl in 7mm-08 for this hunt, or to borrow his brother's 7mm WSM for this hunt. Any opinions?

Rick Teal · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2005, 03:38:41 PM »

He can't hunt with a pistol in Canada - even if its chambered in a rifle cartridge. He'd better get a rifle. A 7mm-08 rifle is plenty for moose - though I prefer 30s and up myself.

I hunt at a camp in Parry Sound District, and our camp has the second and third highest scoring racks for that area. Number 2 was shot with a .35 Whelen, and Number 3 was killed with a .270 Win.

BTW, my archery moose group has tags for both a bull and a cow, so we're cooking with gas this year.

Raging480 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:33:35 PM »

You must be stoked! I knew he couldn't bring the pistol, I was just saying, that is what he shoots at deer, and since he is used to that round, is it good enough for a bull moose (out of a rifle bbl). question answered.