One of my old bosses was fond of saying,"Opinions are like A-H____, everybody has one!" I have all of the above chamberings
25-06, 257 Roy and 6mm-06, and being a true rifle loonie I love them all. That said there is a real POWER difference as you step up to the 257 Roy as a 120 Partition at 3400 really allows a good shot to go after larger game. The 6mm-06 and 257 Roy will both be better served with a 26" barrel, my 6mm-06 does 3660 with a 85 TSX while I get 3670 with the 100 TSX in the 257 Wby.This means more blast and kick, but not too much recoil.I think the 25 calibers with their heavier bullets allow you to go beyond the whitetail, small muley level to the 400-500 lb animals with the surgical precision these rounds allow, proper application of premium projectiles... NICE!
