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My newest dilema. Chosing between a 243 and a 25-06. The gun would be used for coyote, antelope and northern Minnesota deer which average 140 to 240 lbs. I have larger caliber guns but I am just looking at something different.
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Either will do you fine, find a gun that you like and then select the chambering.
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A 243 twisted either 1-9 or 1-8 for shooting the 105gr bullets.
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Eee-nee-mee-nee-my-nee-moe..........
For the game you plan on using it for, you can`t really go wrong choosing either one imo.
A suggestion....If one of the larger calibers that you have right now does and could overlap any hunting duties with the 25-06, then go with the 243.
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My next larger caliber is a 270 win. and next smaller one is a 22-250
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My next larger caliber is a 270 win. and next smaller one is a 22-250 I'd just use the 22/250...and save the coinage....grin Put it towards more hunts. Dober
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25-06... because everyone deserves to own at least one good quarter-bore... although I prefer the 257 Wby Mag.
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not sure how comfortable I would be when that big 10 pointer walks up and I am holding a 22-250
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when I saw the thread that was the first thing that popped up in my head...the best of both worlds!!!
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I have both and prefer the 25-06. The .243 just will not run a 100 grain bullet at 3300+ fps.
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I have both and prefer the 25-06. The .243 just will not run a 100 grain bullet at 3300+ fps.
Dink +1 - got both, for deer I pref the 25.
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When long range is an issue, pick a bullet and work backwards. My guess is you'll end up with a 6.5mm instead at the moment.
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not sure how comfortable I would be when that big 10 pointer walks up and I am holding a 22-250 Good point, get a 223.
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What ranges do you expect? If on the shorter side I'd go 243, if longer 25-06.
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not sure how comfortable I would be when that big 10 pointer walks up and I am holding a 22-250 This is just me, but I've seen enough deer/lopes/elk and black bears taken with a 22/250 and a Swifto to know I'd be incredibly comfy. Dober
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My next larger caliber is a 270 win. and next smaller one is a 22-250 ....A 270 = 0.277" in diameter. A 22-250 = 0.224".......Settle right down the middle between the two. 0.277" minus 0.224" = 0.053" divided by 2 = 026.5" 0.277" minus 0.26.5" = a 25/06 0.224" plus 0.26.5" = a 25/06 Buy a 25/06!!
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Make sure to do lots of math involving your decision.
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Have both....cant say Ive ever seen much difference between the two as far as killing power.
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