First off, you ask people help and "opinions" yet you give them crap when they do respond?

Anyway, Sheridan is correct in pointing out 2 important points...1. You're rifle may not like the 85g Ballistic Silver Tips, so you may need to try several options when finding the round your rifle likes. 2...25-06 ammo is only going to get harder to find and more spendy (unless you reload).

Personally, for a first bolt rifle, the 25-06 isn't what would top my list of options, that being said, for some reason you are dead set on it. With that I offer some options...

But first, a question...does that $500 limit include glass? (glass, rings/mounts will likely add at least $300 to the package for basic quality glass)

Of the rifles you list, the only one I would ever consider owning it the TC...all the rest are junk IMHO!

Assuming your limit of $500 does NOT include scope, etc...here are some options...these prices were obtained after a quick internet search...

Tikka T-3 lite: $509 (scope rings/bases included) http://www.tombstonetactical.com/cat...-24.5in-black/

Savage 111: $451 (scope included and an accu-trigger) http://www.jetguns.com/savage-111fxp...ope-p-882.html

Savage Edge: $361 (scope included) http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/...%2BJDyOLrQE%3D

Weatherby Vanguard: $436 http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/73930-1.html (guaranteed SUB-MOA ...as long as the shooter does their part)

Any of the above rifles, with the right ammo and the shooter doing their job will produce MOA or better results @ 100 yards...more than good enough for a deer hunt anywhere in North America...and meet your $500 range...and would all be on my list if I were in your seat.