I know this is an old post but thought I’d see if any opinions have changed.
For me I’m a 1/4 bore fanatic.
I have 3 25wssm, 25/06, and my favorite Sako custom 25/06 AI, and a 257 bee that I’m quickly taking a liking to.
I shoot 115bt in the 25 wssm, 110 accubombs in both 25/06 and 100 gr ttsx in the bee. They all have their nitch. I would be comfortable shoot at whatever distance I needed to but the little wssm is handy for shorter range while the ackley is built just right for all around. The weatherby is 26” barreled and works perfect for hunting off the ground over bean fields.
I have bought and tried many different rifles through the years but always make my way back to the 25s
