WDathome

could someone tell me the ballistic difference in those 2 guns. I want a 25/06 but my dad has a 6mm action and said I should just buy a stock for it. What do you think. I will only be hunting deer with it.
Deano

BarnesX.308

I would prefer the .25-06 as it has more oomph, but the 6mm would work, too. If it's cheaper to put a stock on the 6mm, give it a try.

Scott Meier
White Oak Lodge

Mark in NE

The 6 mm Rem and .243 Win have many advocates, but I'd certainly choose shots even a little *more* carefully with one, in that a 100 grain bullet *may* have some problems with an accidentally encountered shoulder structure. Good luck whichever way you decide....

buckmaster243

6mm with 100 grains= 2050 foot pounds and a 25-06 has 2350 foot pounds, same range, I rest my case.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

soarkrebel

there is nothing wrong with a 6mm. i own one and shoot 70 gr ball. tips and let me tell you it works. i shoot the same bullet in a 243 youth for my son and yes it does the job well (even in the shoulder) . i own a 25-05 and like it to . i am hunting deer around 75 to 150 pounds come on the military uses 223 with 55 gr bullets on grown men. i would get that 6mm in shape and go hunting.

Mark in NE

As for military use of the .223, the military does not particularly mind a &quot;wounded enemy&quot;.

For 75-100 lb deer, sure, the .243 will do the job, however I'd hate to be armed for 75 lb deer and have to pass on a 250 lb one at 300 yards...(hey, it could happen!)

WDathome

Thanks ya'll, I think I'll try it and see how it shoots.
Deano

halcon

I have both and they work great . Save yourself some money and restock . If you don't like it you can always trade it .