Is a 25-06 A good long range gun?
Well Known Rokslider. With a quality bullet in a factory load, the 25-06 is very capable of taking mule deer at 500 yards. The caliber is capable of further with load development but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone who isn’t very practiced and educated on their particular gun/loads performance.
What rifle caliber is the best all around?
243 Winchester may well be described as the perfect all-around cartridge. With bullets weighing as little as 55 grains, all the way up to 100 grains, the little 6mm cartridge will handle the back-forty duties very well, provided that black bears are off the menu.
What is the ballistic performance of a 25-06 round?
The ballistic performance based off three grain type velocities are 3,230 ft/s (100 gr), 3,000 (115 gr), and 2,990 ft/s (120 gr). The .25-06 cartridge is a medium game hunting round that can deliver deep penetrating wounds on targets as big as deer up to 250 yards.
Why is the 25-06 so popular in Europe?
The .25-06 is not popular in Europe. In the South Pacific, it’s increase in popularity came largely due to the writings of Australian gun writer Nick Harvey and New Zealand gun writer Graeme Henry. Currently, throughout the U.S, Australia and New Zealand, the .25-06 has an almost cult status.
Is a 22” barrel too short for a 25-06?
Over the years, there has been quite a few variations of both barrel contour and length in factory rifles – mostly to the detriment of the .25-06. A 22” barrel is really too short for the .25-06, not only for velocity but also muzzle blast.
What is the range of a BTSP projectile?
Like the 120 grain Speer BTSP, this is a highly frangible projectile and not ideally suited to larger bodied animals at close ranges. This particular VLD is best suited to lighter bodied game weighing up to 60kg (130lb), perhaps heavier game at a push, out to ranges of around 625 to 650 yards.
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