Just been through the same dilema "which 25-06 to purchase"Seriously considered the Ruger No. 1,Wanted A Sako or Tikka but the 22 7/16" barrel was a draw back for me.Finally settled on a Savage 110 FP.Has a 24" barrel ,adjustable accu trigger and price was right.Only draw back for me was the ugly factory plastic stock,so I ordered a Bell and Carlson after market "drop in" with pillars in Olive with black spider web.