something all purpose and enjoyable to shoot.....and i have had them all
25-06 or the 6.5

easily obtained ammunition for around 20.00 dollars per box if you dont handload
if you handload the creed will take less powder if not that is ok.....both will shoot bullets in the 100-120 grain weight so not much recoil
both will handle most north american game well and you have your 30-06 to fall back on
a lot of people talk about bullet drop but if your into that game its just a matter of turning a dial so i dont really see the big issue there
both can be had in rifles from $300.00 up to your hearts content....
my 2 cents worth....opinions will differ