Does the 25wssm really have the same ballistics as the 25-06

[turkeyreaper]

Thinking of getting a 25-06 and said to myself, what about the 25wssm.
Dothese new rounds really have the same ballistics as their big brother?I am look at this gun as a long range varmint/coyote/antelope/bench rifle and will be reloading. Any thoughts?

[hardcorehunter]

Here is a ballistic chart for you..I myself would get a 25.06..better resale and ammo availability. http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ballistics/

[TerryM]

I think the 25WSSM is going to have a short life.I would stick with a 25-06 myself which actually is too bad since I ama fan of short action rifles.

[hardcorehunter]

ORIGINAL: turkeyreaper

Thinking of getting a 25-06 and said to myself, what about the 25wssm.
Dothese new rounds really have the same ballistics as their big brother?I am look at this gun as a long range varmint/coyote/antelope/bench rifle and will be reloading. Any thoughts?

Yea...definifately get a bull bbl heavy laminate gun for all day pleasure and reduced recoil. Savage puts out a dandy.

[jcchartboy]

Dothese new rounds really have the same ballistics as their big brother?

For your applications, including reloading..no

For generic use with factory ammo, they are close enough to say yes.

[turkeyreaper]

ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter

Here is a ballistic chart for you..I myself would get a 25.06..better resale and ammo availability. http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ballistics/

Is that the only reason? I don't normally sell a gun, I am just looking for a great performing gun

[hardcorehunter]

I would go with your heart than..compare the ballistics and make your choice...all I know is that when winchester closed their doors that mod 70's were snatched up by collectors and gun buffs....all except for the wssm's.

[turkeyreaper]

ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter

I would go with your heart than..compare the ballistics and make your choice...all I know is that when winchester closed their doors that mod 70's were snatched up by collectors and gun buffs....all except for the wssm's.

Hate to get off topic but what do you mean "when Winchester closed it's doors"?

[hardcorehunter]

Their plant closed last winter..mod 94's and mod 70's are no longer made..it was in all of the news.

[turkeyreaper]

Damn, I cant believe I missed that, I guess I will be holding onto my 308 model 70