I think one if the main reasons it never caught on is because it’s barrel heats up too quickly to remain competitive in competition. That is where the most popular modern cartridges are getting the most press/promotion. I bet you can’t even use it at all in some. But for a pure western hunting rifle?

Have a Savage 111F in .25-.06, picked it up new at Sports Authority in early late 2000s as they were starting to "wind down" stores for 20% off around Xmas. Not my primary shooter but have shot 3-4 animals with it, deer, hogs and yotes, all DRT, shooting Core Lokt, 100gr. With it's speed and compressed punch, it's my light recoiling laser. Probably will use it some this season.

""But for a pure western hunting rifle?""

Only reason I'd have it, I've lost all interest in competitive shooting, mine probably wouldn't see more than 3 boxes of shells in it's lifetime.

My comment was going to be find a rifle that fits you well in either caliber. Being a lefty will, unfortunately, have it's limitations in rifle choices. But work you decision backwards. Figure out what bullet you want to shoot and how fast you want to push it, then choose from there. If you need ammo help, let me know. I can load any bullet you want in either caliber. And once you have the brass, you can reload them and save on the cost. So even a 257 Wby Mag isn't very expensive once you have the brass.

My 7mm PRC is a Ruger American Go Wild Camo. I love that gun's fit. Very Accurate. I like the trigger also. I can get it in 25-06 or 7mm-08 for right at $600. I lean toward the 25-06.

The twist on the 7mm-08 is 1 in 8.5 and the twist on the 25-06 is 1 in 10.

Between those 2, which would you choose and why?

I have both, both solid calibers, 7MM-08 easier to find ammo for now than .25-.06 and more options in manufacturer, little cheaper too and a bit more enertia punch due to grain load and weighting. Both great rounds but I'd give slight edge to my 7MM-08 over the .25-.06.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1037370227

CDL stock, so you can shoot left or right. Sell the scope and you get a pretty good deal on the rifle.

Thanks! Cheek Swell and wood are not for me.

Look at this little dumpling in 7mm-08.




Or this one in 7mm-08:

Scads! I didn't realize the CDL had a cheek swell. I thought it was like the Classic that the CDL replaced, straight stock. My apologies! But, you could swap the stock if you don't want wood.

See i told ya here they come “7-08” “7-08” “7-08”. Official cartridge of THF

“I want me this fastest flattest thing least recoil”

“No, you need 7mm-08”

😂😂😂

Yeah well at $85 to $100 a box, the 6.5-300 Weatherby and the 257 Weatherby are gonna be a no go. I don't have a friend that reloads and have no brass.

So the 25-06 and 7mm-08 are what I am left with. Plenty of ammo for either online and lots of choices. Anywhere from $25 to $45 a box. Either one will fit the bill. Pretty sure it will be one of the 2 Rugers I mentioned and pictured.

7mm-08 only This one is new but looks attractive to me. Don't know it would fit me. I will check one out tomorrow.




25-06 or 7mm-08 I know this gun fits me perfect.

Swedemoor

Bobcat, is the camo a Cascade or Ruger? How did the .22-250 Cascade shoot for you? I've yet to fire my .270 but will soon.

I think that 6mm creedmoor would give you the best characteristics. of the 25-06 and 7mm-08. But the boys will pick on you. But it will get you into 3,000 fps + territory and still beat the wind and kill deer.

Edit:

After you have been around the block a few times, you eventually realize you don't need a 16 lb sledge to drive a nail.


I've been fortunate to hunt all over the world and been in very few situations where a 7mm-08 wouldn't have cut the mustard.

We all know you attribute your success in life to ownership of Weatherby rifles. Don’t play!

It's a Ruger Go Wild Camo. I haven't got to the range yet between the wind, rain and granddaughter's basketball games and now tournaments. Always something.

The last thing I wanted this thread to turn into was an argument.........

That's downright mean, 603.

I like it.

Where do you shoot?

Usually in Graham with my son, brother and nephew.

""So the 25-06 and 7mm-08 are what I am left with.""

Well since you changed the lineup now I have to say 25-06. 7mm08 is a good round but in no way falls into the same category as a 25-06.

Let's go back where you started. "" I like flat shooting rifles.""

Yea Weatherby ammo isn't cheap but it's definitely a performer when talking flat shooting. Weatherby caliber's aren't the one's you want to take to the range and burn a few boxes of ammo through. Just over 30 years ago I caught a deal at our local Walmart and got 5 boxes of 300 Weatherby, 150 grain Nosler Partitions. I've taken 7 deer with it in that time and still have about 3 and 1/2 boxes left. Just recently bought 5 boxes of shells for the 257's 100 grain Accubonds running 3500 fps. I'll be dead before they're gone. If you plan on shooting a lot then Weatherby's probably aren't for you. Good thing about the 25-06 is it's just as versatile as the 257.

I love a 25-06.