25-06
 

Hey, I was wondering what your guys thoughts were on the 25-06. I was looking at getting a 270 for deer, and a 223 for coyotes and prarie dogs, but then a fellow I talked to suggested the 25-06. I just wondered if any of you guys own one or have used one. Thanks for the input.

P.S. here you can't shootbig gamewith anything smaller than a 243 so I was thinking about using this gun for both.

Mark

RE: 25-06
 

Great choice for both types of hunting. You can load a 120 for deer. And an 87 for varmints. The caliber is based on a tried and true frame(30-06). I also like the 6.5X284 for both jobs. It is similar to the 260 Remington. Which is another great round. Insted of buying two rifles and scopes, just buy one high quality rifle and scope, and do not look back. Tom.

RE: 25-06
 

Excellent choice. IMO better suited as a varmit/deer rig vs the .243 for our larger bodied deer in canada.

RE: 25-06
 

i retired my wby .300 mag for my .25-06.......nuff said

RE: 25-06
 

its a good caliber

RE: 25-06
 

Definately a keeper!

RE: 25-06
 

Execelent caliber for deer and accuracy is great,I use mine in the summer for woodchucks 500+ yards...

RE: 25-06
 

Flat shooting and powerful; a great crossover cartridge for long range varmints and deer/antelope. I love my 25-06, would highly recommend it!

RE: 25-06
 

Where deer are concerned the 25-06 will do anything that the 270win will do, and the 25-06 is certainly more suitable for varmints.

RE: 25-06
 

I have shot a lot of deer with both the 270 and the 25-06. Out to 300 yards or so either will do a good job. Past 300 Give me the 270 every time. For varmits, the 25-06 Is most suitable IMO.