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 Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 06:52 PM
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I was gunna buy a tikka in a 308 but after reading some more 25-06 seems to be pretty good.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 06:58 PM
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what you want to kill with it
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 06:59 PM
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I will hunt small game up to elk
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 07:00 PM
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For Texas deer hunting you could probably use either for the rest of your life and the deer wouldn't know the difference. The 25/06 would be slightly flatter shooting and slightly less recoil. Most of the cartridges that we like to debate over, are pretty mucn interchangeable in the field. The bullet is generally more important than what's on the headstamp.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 07:32 PM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 08:32 PM
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I like a 30 caliber bullet but thats just preferance. You shoule be fine with either though.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 08:36 PM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 08:59 PM
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If you reload 25-06 if you don't 308.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 09:03 PM
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308 since you mentioned elk.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 09:22 PM
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If you reload 25-06 if you don't 308. Not trying to derail, but why? I'm new to reloading and am just curious.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 09:29 PM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 09:45 PM
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Most elk hunting outfitters websites state the MINIMUM recommended bullet size is .270. Not sure if the individual States have a minimum caliber for elk, but I would say the .308 (30 caliber) would be the minimum I would use.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 09:50 PM
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If you reload 25-06 if you don't 308. Not trying to derail, but why? I'm new to reloading and am just curious. Probably because there are a lot more choices of factory ammunition in the .308 Win. It might be harder to find a suitable factory round for the 25-06 if Elk is really a possibility. Handloading gives you a lot more options.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 10:12 PM
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Split the difference, 7mm-08
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 10:15 PM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/30/11 10:52 PM
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Split the difference, 7mm-08   Yes Sir
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 12:06 AM
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Most elk hunting outfitters websites state the MINIMUM recommended bullet size is .270. Not sure if the individual States have a minimum caliber for elk, but I would say the .308 (30 caliber) would be the minimum I would use. The last elk hunt I was on, the guide/outfitter required the .270 as minimum caliber. (and the .270 did the job) Go with the .308. Ammo is available most everywhere and you have a wider choice of bullets, not so with the 25-06.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 02:02 AM
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I don't think I would hunt with an outfitter who thinks he knows what caliber of rifle I shoot best.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 02:23 AM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 02:33 AM
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 02:36 AM
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I say buy one of each. You NEED one of each. Tell yourself and the wife that.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 12:52 PM
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Thanks for all the info ,308 it is
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 01:48 PM
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If you reload 25-06 if you don't 308. Not trying to derail, but why? I'm new to reloading and am just curious. Probably because there are a lot more choices of factory ammunition in the .308 Win. It might be harder to find a suitable factory round for the 25-06 if Elk is really a possibility. Handloading gives you a lot more options. Makes sense, thank you sir.
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Re: Confused 25-06 or 308 cal
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10/31/11 10:58 PM
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.25-06 for sure. Use the right bullet, and put the shot where it needs to be, and it's no problems. I've had a hunter drop a red hind at around 100 yards in her tracks with a. 25. But I like long action myself, and I just don't care for the .308.
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