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01-07-2004, 11:02 PM

Blade0825

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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...

01-07-2004, 11:18 PM

halcon

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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 .

01-07-2004, 11:44 PM

Vapodog

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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.

01-08-2004, 05:12 AM

Mykey

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RE: Rifles

I agree with the others 25.06!

01-08-2004, 05:13 AM

eldeguello

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RE: Rifles

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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!!

01-08-2004, 06:42 AM

James B

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RE: Rifles

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

01-08-2004, 10:49 AM

Georgetownboys

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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.