25-06
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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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
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
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.
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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.