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Blade0825

01-07-2004 11:02 PM

Rifles

I want to know which rifle is better to hunt for deer and antelope like .243 or .25-06? I dont care about what kind of rifles brands.. Thanks...

halcon

01-07-2004 11:18 PM

RE: Rifles

I own and have used both and I would give the 25-06 the edge . I try to limit how far I will shoot so that either rifle will do the job and have never had a problem with making a clean kill with them .

Vapodog

01-07-2004 11:44 PM

RE: Rifles

I concurr with Halcon, you got to give the edge to the .25-06 for range and power.

It's not a large edge I truly believe.

Mykey

01-08-2004 05:12 AM

RE: Rifles

I agree with the others 25.06!

eldeguello

01-08-2004 05:13 AM

RE: Rifles

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Blade0825 I want to know which rifle is better to hunt for deer and antelope like .243 or .25-06? I dont care about what kind of rifles brands.. Thanks...

There is really no comparison! The .25/'06 is way beyond the .243- So is the .257 Roberts, for that matter!!

James B

01-08-2004 06:42 AM

RE: Rifles

Go with the 25-06 or 257 Roberts. Both are much more rifles with little extra recoil.

Georgetownboys

01-08-2004 10:49 AM

RE: Rifles

look closely at the .260 rem. It is arguably one of the best cartridges you can use for whitetail. Buy as you have seen above, .243, 25-06 and .257 are will do a good job with these guys all leaning towards the bigger end of things.

Aught Six

01-08-2004 10:55 AM

RE: Rifles

Same here, I'd go with the .25-06.

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