It will perform in the field just like the 25-06. I have read about feeding problems but since I already own a 25-06, I won't be trying the 25 WSM as it offers nothing more in terms of hunting performance. I have read good reports about their performance on deer size game and if they do as well as the 25-06 they would be a winner. A friend of mine has taken five Bull Elk with five shots with his 25-06 with Nosler Partitions.