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Old 12-20-2005 | 10:29 AM
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Ought Six
 
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Default RE: I think reloaders will have the best knowlege for this!

A heavier barrel doesnt make the rifle more accurate, it simply makes it easier to shoot the rifle well. In other words, the heavy barrel resists you moving it whilst attempting a shot. The inherent accuracy may well be better with the Tikka.

Since a 25-06 uses relatively slow powders, the long barrel length may well be an advantage. You may see some lose in speed, but I doubt you will see a major impact on your hunting ability due to a couple hundred fps loss.
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