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Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. #908384 09/16/09 04:59 AM
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I am considering trading for one, and having never handled one, i have no idea what it's good for. This gun will be used ONLY for hog, deer and yote hunting, and i am looking for any info.

is it good for hunting large game?

How does the recoil compare to 308 and 270?

Is the accuracy on par with other rounds out to the 300yd mark?

I'd like any info i can get.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: BePrepared] #908391 09/16/09 05:03 AM
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I love the 25-06 and it is a very accurate and fast round.I have taken many hogs and deer with one. I am currently in the market for a new one myself.The recoil is way less than that of the .308 and the .270. I would not even compare it to a .243.I shot 100 gr. Nosler ballistic tips for deer,hogs,yotes,and varments.I also like the 110 accubond for hogs.I hope this helps.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: Deerslayer74] #908403 09/16/09 05:11 AM
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It's a very flat shooting rifle. You can reach out and touch somebody with it.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: BePrepared] #908427 09/16/09 05:43 AM
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i had a stevens 200 in 25-06 killed a few hogs with it the gun did not recoil at all to me the futherist a hit hog went was about 25 yards the only reason i sold the rifle was to get a 270 of which i already had two of allowing me to not have to keep ammo of severeal different calibers , i feel it would be a excellent choice for kids, ladys, or recoil shy guys, or anyone who enjoys a flat shooting gun that will do the job



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: piney woods hunter] #908545 09/16/09 12:32 PM
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i bought one last year for its versatility.
flat shooting, lighter recoil for me or a guest.
and maybe less meat loss, but that will depend on my shot placement...
it is a sweet shooting round. and 100gr placed properly will drop any of the animals you referenced.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: rsquared] #908570 09/16/09 12:45 PM
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Great rifle for deer and hogs. I've taken lots of deer and hogs with mine. Very accurate, mild recoil and plenty of punch.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: rsquared] #908573 09/16/09 12:47 PM
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My daughter has been shooting hers since she was 14. She has no problem shooting deer with it.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: rsquared] #908605 09/16/09 01:08 PM
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I've hunted deer with a 25-06 for the past two seasons and I have to agree with everything said above. Very accurate, flat shooting gun.

Only minor issue (maybe not an issue at all) is that rounds aren't as common so the selection at the big name stores (e.g. Academy, Gander Mtn, Bass Pro) is limited. I am able to find several different grain 30-06 or 270 rounds by several different manufacturers, but they seem to carry fewer 25-06 options.



Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: CSF] #908610 09/16/09 01:12 PM
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Can't think of a better option.

Love the 100 grain TSX's and so far the 100 grain partitions



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: BOBO the Clown] #908795 09/16/09 02:27 PM
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the 25-06 is the only gun my cousin uses to hunt Mule Deer with out on my Uncle's ranch in West Texas. 400 yards is no problem with a well placed shot.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: Dadsaid] #908844 09/16/09 02:47 PM
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i went and looked at ballistics and it looks GREAT on paper....100 grain .243 drops 7.5 inches at 300yd and the .25-06 drops 5.5 inches, I also looked at ammo costs and the .25-06 is more, I looked at federal Fusion and the place I looked had .243 for 21.11 and .25-06 for 28.86



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: rstewlandman] #908937 09/16/09 03:26 PM
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I shoot a Browning A bolt in 25.06 and love it. I have bought several other rifles since, but never carry anything more consistantly than my 25.06.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: cuzican] #909031 09/16/09 04:07 PM
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Been shooting some kind of 25-06 since before it was a commercial ctg. Have owned several. Currently have a Remmy Sendero. One of the best out there for Texas game. It really shines with 115gr Ballistic Tips and 120gr Partitions.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: 30378] #909207 09/16/09 05:48 PM
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I have 2 of them and love the round. I reload and use 120 gr bullet with RL 22 powder. never had anything go more than 20-30 yards. Hogs, deer, yotes don't like it very much though.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: booger] #909314 09/16/09 06:59 PM
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This was the caliber I bought with my graduation money from high school. Oh that was a long time ago. Hunted with it until 1993 and switched to the 7 mag. Both of my sons have hunted with it and killed numerous deer also. Very accurate and flat shooting as stated above. I have always used the 117 gr Hornady bullets until last year. On really big bodied deer I was having trouble with full penetration thus very little if any blood trail. A friend of mine loaded me some 100 gr hotties and what a difference that made. Can not go wrong with this caliber. Good luck.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: Dadsaid] #909665 09/16/09 09:49 PM
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Great caliber for beginners and experts, especially with a 100+ gr. bullet. partition, accubond, barnes tipped TSX are all good choices for a good caliber.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: deewayne2003] #909723 09/16/09 10:18 PM
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Also a choice that has not been brought up yet for coyotes is the Winchester Sepreme 85 grain Ballistic tips they shoot very fast around 3400 fps and flat as a pancake. They will roll a coyote out to 400 yards and not too bad on fur but their are better choices if your skinning them then this load. Good hunting and God bless





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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: SKINNER PREDATOR HUNTER] #909734 09/16/09 10:22 PM
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flat, fast, accurate, low recoil..plenty sufficient for deer, not too big for yote..can tack a hog in the ear out to 250+

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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: AdgerC15] #910722 09/17/09 11:40 AM
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2506 is a FANTASTIC caliber. flat shootin, 300 yards no problem,hard hittin 100gr bullet will take care of anything.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: texas8point] #910983 09/17/09 02:25 PM
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its a great gun if you shoot well enough to need the extra flat trajectory at the far distances. if your not gonna be taking three and four hundred yard shots it can be an overkill. being a 30-06 case necked down to a .250 caliber bullet, alot is not used. in other words, you get more noise, more recoil, less selection on shells, harder to find shells, and truth be told nothing amazingly extra over a .243 for shootin deer up to 200 yards. oh yeah, shells are a good deal more expensive too, and due to its longer shells the rifle has tobe on a long action. it is however a very deadly gun at medium game from short to long distances


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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: deershepard] #911011 09/17/09 02:39 PM
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I had one for years until it got stolen. chip out of the bottom of the butt. Gun had wear marks on the barrel and was 700 rem. If anyone has seen it I would like to know. I would give you what you have in it.



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Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: deershepard] #911015 09/17/09 02:39 PM
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How can it be a overkill if not taking shot over 300 - 400 yrds . I kinda like a DRT deer myself . And how often do people really shoot that far at a deer ? It's fun to put it on paper but i have only shot 1 deer out to 300 yrds and everything was right so i took the shot . But all of this is just my opion.


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: deershepard] #911031 09/17/09 02:47 PM
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i primarily shoot a .243 for predator hunting, and just bought a 25-06 for my buddy's wedding present...we've tried 85 gr ballistic tips and 110 gr bonded, and so far its been extremely deadly. i shot a hog with it at about 90 yards w/ 110's (tried spine shootin it in the neck, think i hit a little low cause he ran off) came back about 4 hours later and wasn't there. we were too lazy to search out of plain sight though lol


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: BePrepared] #911108 09/17/09 03:11 PM
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I have a TC 25-06...use a 117gr bullet...fast and flat..point it..shoot it..no recoil...get your knife out


Re: Need Info On 25-06 for deer and hog hunting. [Re: Dadsaid] #911168 09/17/09 03:36 PM
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Can't be beat in my opion.



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