RE: 25-06 and its effectiveness on Deer
Been using the 25-06 for a long time now. Couldn't ask for a better deer killer. A talented shooter could kill as far he could shoot with this round. Standard 120gr PSPs work great, and you'll have a hard time keeping a 115gr partition from passing through and creating serious damage. 117gr BTSPs will fly flat and accurate for long distance shooting, and 100gr bulletsare perfect for antelope.I'd say average range here is around 200yds, no complaints. Also use mine at much closer range when hunting in areas that offer those shots, and at longer range when needed. I know several guys that prefer this cartridge for the relatively open-landscape of western nebraska for its abilities at extended ranges (up to about500 yard kills on occasion...not that I suggest that).