lubbockdave- I like Brad think the world of the 25/06. I feel it is a lot more capable than most will ever have the chance to realize.

The Roberts is a cool round for sure but for whatever reason I view it as a 243. I personally feel that the 25/06 is a big step up in power even though the numbers would not show it.

Bottom line is that for black bruins and elk I would hunt with either an 25/06 or a 270 and not fret one bit. Which would I choose, well it would for sure be the one that fit me the best.

There isn't much in this world that I would not take on with the 25/06 and a 115 TX.

Good luck to ya

Mark D

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