wby shows the ttsx ain the .36s, barnes shows it @ .316..wby plugged in the B/C for the 100gr ttsx.

Weatherby shows the 115 bt (.453) at 2357@ 500 and the 80ttsx(.378) @2514 @500

400 is 2753 vs 2547

Wby's numbers may be inflated.

barnes shows that bullet at .316 & 100gr TTSX @ .357. The 115gr BT may be right. The Berger VLD is listed at .466.

Barnes has changed their b/s a few times.

As far as their velocities they are actually slow compared to cousins chomo..but I'm shooting 26" barrel and theirs could be based off 24"

My Accumark chronos higher than factory. FWIW that 87gr VLD has a b/c over .4

How much do you really think you are willing to spend on ammo? I just got out of a .257 because of the cost of ammo. Stinkin' expensive if you want to shoot all the time. The 25-06 isn't as hot but its an awesome round, and affordable. I'd just get the 25-06 and pay attention to what bullet you're using for each situation. There's alot of research and statistics already on this forum on what to use and where. Good luck buddy!

25-06
300win mag

25-06.

Awesome.

By reading your topic it is obvious that you are going to get both i would recommend the 7 Mag first then the 06 i have a 7 mag and really like it i have just purchsed a 7mm08 and like it also.

Lol no way I'm shooting that bullet at 3800ft a second...

Try it in the .243

7mag, first rifle I ever bought and it will knock down anything in N. America!

Neither. Use 1 of the two calibers you have for the species you mentioned, they will do just fine. Then, go buy a .22-250 or .204 Ruger for varmints and general monkeying around. So. Much. Fun.

If you like to shoot a lot and don't much care for recoil and noise, go w/the 25, however, if you are ever planning on going Elk hunting ect maybe the 7...I wore out my first from when they
first came out and it was a great rifle..especially for a younger
man..I'd not like that much recoil and noise now..I mostly shoot a 308..and it is good to 400yds..which is farther than most shoot
anyway..Your loads and projectiles and shot placement are mostly
what counts..if you weapon is accurate..The 06 will do it all and
has 1000 of times over..Don

Considering the country you'll be hunting and the options you layed out the choice is easy, get the 7 Mag. Not many calibers benifit from handloading like the 7-mag, with bullet weights from 100 to 180 grains you can design a round for just about anything.

Happens every time some people have difficulty staying on topic.

I would go with the 7mm mag because it is a do all gun. Shooting 100 and 120gr projectiles it is a sweetheart. I deer hunt with 120 gr Barnes TTSX (almost max load) out of mine and it hit like a hammer, but the recoil is just barely more than my 25-06.

I can load it up with 140 gr and 175 gr, but when you do you can consider the recoil to go up with the bullet weight. I am not recoild senesative but my 7mm mag max loaded with 175 gr Partitions buts out a pretty good thump.

300wm

Go with 25-06 very accurate you will love it.

Red head or Blonde? Wait, Brunette. Durn, decisions decisions.....

7-08 and '06 will take anything in the lower 48, so get you a good .223 to play with, or maybe upgrade your optics on one of the other guns. Not much of an '06 fan, but I've maybe fires 3 bullets from one in my 50 plus years on this earth. 7-08, well lets just say I kick myself everyday for getting rid of my Gun in that caliber. I am wanting a .308 so bad, not that I need it, but probably like you, just a want.

It really depends on what distance you plan to Hunt.

The Lowly 308 Winchester is a good round as well as my favorite the 358 Winchester which hits like Thor's Hammer. If I need longer distance I call on the 35 Whelen lol.

I have never been a big fan of the 7MM or for that Matter the Magnum craze.

I have both and love to shoot both. I shoot my 25-06 more. It just keeps knockin stuff down... way out there! If I were gonna purchase both I would start with the 25. If I couldn't have but one, I would take the big 7 and never look back. You wont be dissapointed either way... Oh yea.....



Great place here!

I use 7mm all the time ,i never need to look for my animals.