+1 more for .243 win.


Never look back - ammo to be found everywhere !!!


Predators plus deer gun.................hard to beat.

With much advice from guys on this site I purchased a 243, with NO regrets. But both the 25-06 and 260 give you heavier bullet options if you did want to use the gun for elk hunting. Im not saying you couldn't use the 243, many guys do but i'd definitely would rather have a 260

If he finds himself waking up to a day with elk on the agenda that .300Wby will treat him just fine if he wants more punch or range than the .243win. What else do we need 30cal centerfires for, if not elk? ;)

I have not found the .25-06 to too bad of a "barrel burner". It is overbore but the barrel should keep good accuracy for 2,000 - 3,000 rounds unless you shoot it rapidly enough to get it smoking hot like is common in PD hunting. I have never had to shoot long strings of shots quickly in a groundhog field (except in dreams).

Ok. Thanks for everyones replies. I have decided to go with the 25-06.

What rifle you pick in the 25/06

Not sure yet.

The better of two good choices.

Both are awesome calibers and you wouldn't go wrong with either one. I've been shooting a 25.06 for over 20yrs with great results and my daughter shoots a 260 with equal results. We handload and both cailbers are very accurate and on game performance has been excellent with both. Having said that let me add that if i could only own one it would be the 25.06 and the 260 would be my second choice. Mike