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Might pick up a bolt rifle that was a 25/06. What would be your pick to rebarrel it in something a little bigger? Mostly just Whitetail deer and possibly Elk up to about 400 yards.

I was thinking maybe 280AI. I know 270 and 30/06, 6mm/06,338/06 are possibilities. I was just wondering if I missed any possibilities and what might be the best choice. I already have enough 270's and my largest rifle is a 7mm rem mag but it is old and mostly a loaner.

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Why not go back to the original "modern" cartridge? The 8x57js(8mm Mauser) as been getting it done with a lot of class since 1905. With good ammo it should handle any 4 legged critter in North America without a hitch. Hell I seriously doubt there is a game animal on the planet that it hasn't already put down.


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Just go with the plain jane 30-06,it's never a bad choice.Brass is cheap and easy to find,wide range of bullet weights to pick from,wide range of powders will work for it,loaded up to max,it dang close to the 7mag and the list goes on and on.This used to be a 270,now it's a 30-06.

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Leave it a 25-06.

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Originally Posted by N2TRKYS
Leave it a 25-06.
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Originally Posted by N2TRKYS
Leave it a 25-06.


Fine for whitetails but I was thinking I would rather have a bit larger bullet for Elk at longer distance. I probably don't need to shoot it first though.LOL

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Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
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Leave it a 25-06.


Fine for whitetails but I was thinking I would rather have a bit larger bullet for Elk at longer distance. I probably don't need to shoot it first though.LOL


You could set one of your 270s up with some 150 grain Partitions and RL26 for your elk rifle.

I love my 25-06. Definitely, don't shoot it if you want to change it. grin

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Go with a 6.5-06 and shoot 147 ELD's and RL-26.


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Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
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Leave it a 25-06.


Fine for whitetails but I was thinking I would rather have a bit larger bullet for Elk at longer distance. I probably don't need to shoot it first though.LOL
Then get a .30/06.


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Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
Originally Posted by N2TRKYS
Leave it a 25-06.


Fine for whitetails but I was thinking I would rather have a bit larger bullet for Elk at longer distance. I probably don't need to shoot it first though.LOL


sounds like you need a 280AI, a good 160 should work.


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Keep it a .25/06, shoot it and thank me later ........

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I've never found anything a 25-06 would do that a 243 wouldn't do at least as well. If someone gave me a 25-06 ( I sure wouldn't buy one) I'd either sell it or turn it into a 280.


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I would leave it a 25/06. I really can't see changing into anything other than a 338/06 or 35 Whelen. A 9.3x62 is probably out with the 400 yard shot requirement and there are 30/06'S everywhere. If I wanted a 30/06 I would just buy one.

Why not sell the 7 Mag and take the barrel money to update it?


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Go with a 6.5-06 or 280AI. Better bullets with great BC's and lots more choices in bullet shapes, weights, etc.... I had a 25-06 for a while, wouldn't go back to it and besides, if you have 270's you have that base covered.

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If you are into reloading, you could make it into a 6.5x68mm or 8x68mm Shuler. I'm in the process of building both, the 6.5 should be finished within the next couple weeks once the 3-position safety comes in that's been on back order for several weeks now.

Good luck!


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My next custom will be a 6.5-06

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270 win or a 6.5-06 wood be my picks!

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If versatility is what you're after, the 30-06 would be tough to beat.

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I would do a 280 AI. Now that you can buy preformed brass(nosler) and don't have to fire form that is a difference maker.


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UHhhh..... 25-06AI!

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