How good is a 25-06 rifle?

How good is a 25-06 rifle?

25-06 has an effective bullet weight range of between 85 and 120 grains, making for a perfect rifle for double duty on varmints and predators. 25-06 will generate respectable velocities, driving the 85-grain pills in excess of 3,600 fps, and the heavy 120-grainers to right around 3,200 fps.

What caliber is better than 30-06?

30-06 is generally going to be better suited for long range shooting, and a . 308 is going to be better for faster shooting.

What is the difference between 30-06 and 25-06?

25-06 Remington rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 3120 feet per second (fps) while . 30-06 Springfield rounds travel at a velocity of 2820 fps. 25-06 Remington bullets travel 3.5 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while . 30-06 Springfield bullets travel 3.2 times that same speed.

Does a 270 or 3006 kick more?

30-06 loads. Not only does the . 270 Winchester have a noticeably flatter trajectory, but that particular load generates 22-36% less free recoil energy than those three . 30-06 Springfield loads when used in the same rifle.

What is a 25-06 used for?

25-06 to be used for taking game ranging from small animals like prairie dogs and coyotes to heavier elk. These bullets range from lightly constructed 75-grain bullets with muzzle velocities in the 3,700 ft/s (1,130 m/s) range to more robust 120-grain bullets with muzzle velocities in the 3,000 ft/s (915 m/s) range.

Is 25-06 Big enough for elk?

Big Deer. 25/06 is essential when hunting big mule deer and elk. Great controlled-expansion bullets up to the task include 115-grain Barnes Triple Shocks and 120-grain Nosler Partitions, Swift A-Frames, and Speer Grand Slams. Over the years, I’ve killed two elk with 120 Partitions and two with Grand Slams.

What is bigger a 308 or 30-06?

30-06 is that the former uses a shorter case, as . 308 Winchester is 2.8 inches in overall length and . 30-06 is 3.34 inches in length.

Is a 25-06 Good for elk?

Yes, the . 25-06 Remington is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

What caliber is a 25-06?

30-06 Springfield cartridge necked-down (case opening made narrower) to . 257 caliber with no other changes. Nominal bullet diameter is 0.257, and bullet weights range from 75 to 120 grains (4.9 to 7.8 g)….

Is a 25-06 Good for moose?

The short story is that yes, a 25-06 is fine for moose with a well placed shot.

What is the difference between a 25-06 and a 460 Wby?

#1=shot placement….ie, what you have seen with the 25-06,because it is accurate and mild recoil which gives the shooter confidence. #2= Horse-Power, nothing substitutes horse power ,hit a deer in the ass with a 460 WBY mag it will die, shot placement isn’t necessary 8000 lbs of muzzle energy will take care of it.

What is the difference between a 270 and a 25-06?

The shared heritage of the.25-06 and.270 is evident and the two cartridges are identical up to the shoulder. While the.270 has a slightly longer case and overall length (2.54″ vs 2.49″ and 3.34″ vs 3.25″ respectively), they are close enough in size that both cartridges are used in standard/long-action rifles.

Should I buy a 30-06 Springfield or a 308 Winchester?

Another way to put the 30-06 Springfield into perspective is to consider the current popularity of the 308 Winchester as a long range hunting rifle. Many consider the 308 excellent for hunting out to 600 yards, yet the 308 is nothing but a shorter, weaker, slower modification of the 30-06 Springfield. Yup.

Is the 25-06 a good cartridge?

The 25-06 is an excellent cartridfe from deer to coyotes to elk. It shoots flat, it kills and it out preforms most of the other 25s (althogh the 257 WBY still beats it) is economical to shoot and even Wally World carries it!) Its a good cartridge and one of the last ones I would ever sell if the sh93 hit the fan!