Why?? Not trying to start an arguement but I disagree. You can easily get 3100 fps out of a 25-06 with a 24" barrel and that is with a 110gr bullet. An 85 gr bullet would get you close to 3300 fps. I think thats doing pretty good speed wise. I really like the 25-06 cartridge, I can groundhog hunt in the spring and deer hunt in the fall and it isnt loud or doesnt have alot of recoil. Im not saying a .243 is bad at all, but If Im choosing between two identical guns on the rack, Im picking the 25.