Unless you are shooting bullets heavier than 103 grains in the 240 the two cartridges are very close. The same is true for the 25-06 if twisted fast enough for the longest Hammer and Black Jack bullets then it will out range the 240 slightly. The factory consideration would make me lean towards the 25-06 but either will be almost ideal for Hill Country hunting.


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