Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Deer Hunting A 25-06 is falling into my hands

The 25-06 is, to me, what the .270 wants to be (with 130 grain bullets).

Step up to 150 grain bullets and the .270 is another class but with "standard* 130 grain loads it is nothing more than the .25-06 with a bit more "bark".

For deer or "normal" size hogs (under 250 pounds) the .25-06 is just the ticket.....just as is the .270. For bigger game it begins to run out of gas (just as does the .270 with 130 grain bullets).

Keep it within it's range and it will be great, but don't try to make it a "do all" cartridge and make it do more than it was intended. It "can" do more with perfect conditions, but is best on small to medium game.

I'm on my second 25-06 and it is IMHO a very fine deer caliber. Would love to have one with a Mauser action but, my Rem 700 works well for me. With respect to deer, there are several good bullets. I've used 117 gran Remington Core Lokt with good success (4 bucks as I recall) and have also used Nosler Accubonds and 115 gr. Nosler Partitions. The NP's are a great all around bullet. I reload and I've had my best results using H4831SC.

JB
Will do.. I hear there is an offer in the wind.
JW

Shaman,
Congratulations! I have been shooting a 25-05 since 1975. The first deer I shot was quartering away and I used a 100 grain Sierra. I recovered the bullet under the skin in the neck.
Next I used a 115 grain Nosler Partition and the deer dropped instantly after being shot in the heart.
I shot many pounds of Winchester 785.
If you want one bullet for deer and varmints try 100 grain Ballistic Tip and IMR 4350.
Enjoy!
whelennut