RE: 25-06 powerfull enough for deer
 

Not a 25.06 but I love my .257 Roberts for deer!

RE: 25-06 powerfull enough for deer
 

yes it is , 25-06 is one of the most accurate cartridges out there i have a buddy that shoots his at 350 yds without adjusting windage or elevation and holds great groups. he uses 120 grn handloaded boattails. he hunts in kansas so he makes typically long shots.this last year he took a 12 point with his 25-06 and dropped it easily. but my answer to your question is yes it is and its a hell of a cartridge.

RE: 25-06 powerfull enough for deer
 

Yes, the 25-06 may be THE deer caliber, but for a pistol (short barrel)I dont think that you'll get the full potential out of it. You would be just as well off (performance wise)with a 257roberts, or 250 savage.Not that the 25-06 would be a bad choice. Just keep in mind that you wont get the WHOLE NINE YARDS with a pistol.

RE: 25-06 powerfull enough for deer
 

yeah mike does have a point about getting the full potential but it will be the same case the the .257 and the 250 but i see alot more 25-06 than either of them. but that could just be the area i'm in. but anyhow i almost bought a 25-06 but then changed my mind in favor of the 25-06's pappy the 30-06 because i thought i would probably need the large power at some point. but the 25-06 might be if not is the best deer and antelope cartridge you can get and i believe it would be a great choice.