The .25-06 Remington came first, dating back to as early as 1912, when Charles Newton necked the .30-06 Springfield case down to hold the .257″ diameter bullets from the earlier .25-caliber cartridges. By Layne Simpson. Welcome to the Predator Masters Forums Be sure to visit the main Predator Master website at. .25-06 Remington. They perform the same in hunt settings. Especially with the slow burning powders and the need to push the Roberts past standard pressures for the round to compete with the 25-06. The power both give is more than enough to drop a mature elk at 600 yards. It is based on the .30-06 Springfield cartridge necked-down (case opening made narrower) to .257 caliber with no other changes. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or
I have owned a 243 Winchester and liked it as well, but having to choose between the two, I would pick the 25-06 anyday of the week and twice on sunday. Predator Masters Home » Forums » Hunting » Firearms » 6mm Remington vs .25-06 Remington Register User Forum List Calendar Active Topics FAQ Who's Online: …

The .25-06 Remington had been a wildcat cartridge for half a century before being standardized by Remington in 1969. Thread Status: ... To me this always seems like 308 vs. 30-06 question but not as close. Posts: 5,878. 25-06 vs 30-06? Source(s): 25 06 30 06 300 yards: https://tr.im/mbJAj. Peter M. Eick, Aug 26, 2007 #16. Nominal bullet diameter is 0.257 inches (6.5 mm), with typical bullet weights ranging from 75 to 120 grains (4.9 to 7.8 g). This fast, flat-shooting cartridge is great for open country. You are not logged in. The .25-06 Remington came first, dating back to as early as 1912, when Charles Newton necked the .30-06 Springfield case down to hold the .257″ diameter bullets from the earlier .25-caliber cartridges. Predator Masters Home » Forums » Hunting » Firearms » 25/06 vs 30/06 - pros & cons Register User Forum List Calendar Active Topics FAQ Who's Online: Topic Options … A.O.

280 vs. 30-06 . 25-06 vs. 30-06 out to 300 yards? Ok, I seriously believe Remington's comparison is pitifully, painfully inaccurate!.30 caliber 150 grain bullet has a sectional density of .226, and is designed for extremely fast expansion. Why, because if you reload the 25-06 can take up to elk size game and with proper shot placement black bear and moose.

The only thing worth considering in the .308 win Vs 30-06 showdown is the rifle choice. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine. greg788 Member. Ok, I seriously believe Remington's comparison is pitifully, painfully inaccurate!.30 caliber 150 grain bullet has a sectional density of .226, and is designed for extremely fast expansion. If you are a new hunter starting out, go with the 308, you might as well enjoy the benefits. I've shot those 130 gr Remington managed recoil/low recoil,loads in my sporter weight .270Win and it was a pussycat to shoot. Ramp up to the bigger .30-caliber cartridges like the .300 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Remington Ultra Magnum and .30-378 Weatherby Magnum, and you’ll see 500 to 600 fps velocity gains over the .30-06, but with a radical jump in recoil and report. I know I have been beating this subject to death but is there an appreciable difference between the 25-06 and the 30-06 out to 300 yards? That’s not a massive difference in diameter, but .257 bullets top out at about 120 grains and .277 bullets at 150 grains, with a few now made as heavy as 180 grains. Joined: Nov 19, 2008 Messages: 34. You are not logged in. Both the .25-06 Remington and .270 Winchester were created by necking the .30-06 case to hold narrower bullets, .257-inch and .277-inch, respectively.