Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
11-18-2005, 07:20 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SE Arkansas
Posts: 64
Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
I am currently shooting a .243 and I like it, but i just wanted a gun with a little more knock down power. I read that the 25-06 was a little bit better gun than the .243. Just wanted to get my fellow hunters opinion.
11-18-2005, 07:26 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 9,085
RE: Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
i read on here from alot of guys that its an excellent deer dropper.....they should be replying....its a 3006 necked down to 25cal right?? that suckers going to be CRUISING.....i think they say to use a good heavy bullet....and i think it shoots really flat.....i thought about buying one...one day i may.......
11-18-2005, 07:44 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 117
RE: Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
I belive the 25-06 is a necked down .270 (which is a necked down 30.06). IMO, u might as well getthe .270 or the 30.06 because it will be easier to find the ammo and it will be cheaper as well.
11-18-2005, 08:18 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 170
RE: Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
I had a Ruger Mark II 25.06 and LOVED it!! It did a good job puttingdeer down.
The only potential problem is ammunition selection. If you live near a big sporting goods store, then you are all set. My Ruger 25.06 lovedthe Remington Core Locks and was a tack driver with them; however, when I tried some Hornady rounds it did not hold a tightgroup at all.
The only reason I got rid of it is it was a bull barrel and got a little heavy lugging it into the woods.
Now I have seller's remorse. Since I lost a ton of weight Ican lug around that extra weight and reallywish I had it back!!!
The only potential problem is ammunition selection. If you live near a big sporting goods store, then you are all set. My Ruger 25.06 lovedthe Remington Core Locks and was a tack driver with them; however, when I tried some Hornady rounds it did not hold a tightgroup at all.
The only reason I got rid of it is it was a bull barrel and got a little heavy lugging it into the woods.
Now I have seller's remorse. Since I lost a ton of weight Ican lug around that extra weight and reallywish I had it back!!!
11-18-2005, 08:25 AM
#7
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
ORIGINAL: MasterBlaster
I belive the 25-06 is a necked down .270 (which is a necked down 30.06). IMO, u might as well getthe .270 or the 30.06 because it will be easier to find the ammo and it will be cheaper as well.
I belive the 25-06 is a necked down .270 (which is a necked down 30.06). IMO, u might as well getthe .270 or the 30.06 because it will be easier to find the ammo and it will be cheaper as well.
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11-18-2005, 10:34 AM
#9
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hurley, NY
Posts: 864
RE: Anyone use a 25-06 for whitetails?
go with the 7mm-08, is the 308 necked down to fit a 7mm bullet.. it is extremely flat shooting and knocks deer on their butts. It is also heavy enough for larger game also and small enough for long distance varmint rounds.... everyone has their own opinions but I really like the 7mm-08... just my .02c