Picked up a used Dakota Model 10 in 25-06 Ackley Improved awhile back. Shoots great with standard 25-06 ammo. Tried Hornady Precision Hunter with the 110 grain ELD-X bullet this past hunting season. Probably a great long range choice but of course I had a small 6 point step out at 50 yards. Ended up tracking it for 100 yards in heavy cover.
Picked up a set of Ackley Improved dies from Redding and currently testing loads with Barnes 100 grain TTSX BT and the 115 grain NBT.
