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7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

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Old 10-21-2002 | 07:42 PM
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Default 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

..Ok i have two choice,one being the 7mm-08 or the 25-06
for the up coming deer season,cant make my mind up,all
shots should be under 300 yards,so i would like some feedback
on these rounds,like what bullet to use in the guns..anything
......thanks which would you use???????????

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Old 10-21-2002 | 07:52 PM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

I had the exact same choice three years ago.I went with the 7mm-08 because I like the fact that it is short action,and you can load slightly heavier bullets when needed.I know that the 25-06 is great and you would be happy either way but I wouldnt trade my 08 with 139 grain hornady's for anything.

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Old 10-21-2002 | 08:17 PM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

My choice for an all-around rifle is my 7mm-08 Rem, but I still want to get a 25-06 Rem. Not that is is better, but just because I want one. I think either one will serve you well.
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Old 10-21-2002 | 10:44 PM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

The key here is all shots should be under 300 yards. I would unhesitatingly choose the .25-06 if I thought shots would be longer than that, but since not, the 7mm/08 is probably the absolute perfect cartridge for your requirements. Load up 139-150gr bullets and good luck!

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Old 10-22-2002 | 12:00 AM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

That's a tough one-I'm glad I have one of each.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>If I had to keep one or the other,I'd most likely keep the .25-06.Not that it's a better round,just that I use mine for groundhog hunting during the Spring and Summer and that '06 can really reach out and touch them.
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Old 10-22-2002 | 09:00 AM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

7MM-08!
It's a great short action caliber! It is arguably the best all around deer cartridge going!
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Old 10-22-2002 | 09:31 AM
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Default RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???

I have both the 25-06 and 7mm-08. Both are execelent for deer! For shots 300 yards my first pick would be the 25-06...not that the 08 coulden't be used at that range,I just like a flatter shooting caliber for longer ranges. As for the bullets I shoot 139gr Hornady for the 7mm-08 and 120gr Hornady HPBT for the 25-06...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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