Not everyone shares my belief that the current crop of 25 caliber bullets are more suitable at 25-06 velocities than they are when pushed the 200-250 fps faster. I have hunted medium size game with both and have seen better performance from my 25-06 on deer size and bigger game. Only the very best of the best bullets will perform well everytime when pushed to the limit. After several years I just found that the 25-06 will do most things better for me than the 257 W. I finally got rid of the Weatherby. Have not missed it as I would move up a caliber or two if the 25-06 won't do the job. Its all in the bullets.