What to throw from a 25'06

29 November 2005, 21:38

I am going to start reloading for a 25.06. What have you guys had good sucess with for a place to start. It is going to be used for Whitetails so I need at least 100gr's. I was thinking along the lines of the 110 accubond. What other bullet and powder suggestions would you think would be worth a try?
Thanks,
Charlie

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29 November 2005, 22:08

ricciardelli

5 shots, 200 yards

Bullet: Sierra 120 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail
Powder: 52.5 grains of Hodgdon H-4831
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Case: Remington
Firearm: Ruger 77R
Optics: Leupold 3.5x10
Velocity: 2922 FPS @ 15' from muzzle

5 shots, 200 yards

Bullet: Nosler 120 Grain Spitzer Boat Tail
Powder: 53.3 grains of Hodgdon H-4831
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Case: Remington
Firearm: Ruger 77R
Optics: Leupold 3.5x10
Velocity: 3076 FPS @ 15' from muzzle

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30 November 2005, 00:07

Reloader

I've Only owned 2 25-06s and I've only been hunting w/ the cartridge for two seasons. In that limited experience both rifles shot the 115 grn NBT well w/ IMR 7828 and I've shot two deer w/ those bullets. Both deer were shoulder shot and full penetration was achieved.

The 110 ABs have about the same profile as the 115 NBTs but, some say they can't achieve the same accuracy w/ the AB. I've got some of the ABs, just haven't had the time to test them.

Good Luck

Reloader

30 November 2005, 05:40

Dale

I agree with Reloader - the 115 gr. Nosler partition and IMR-7828 is a great combination. I use 54.5/IMR-7828, Rem. brass, and a Fed. 215 primer. This is a maximum load in my rifle, so start a little lower. It has worked great on at least a dozen antelope, several deer, 2 elk, and some coyotes. I think the rifle is generally too small for elk, but these were both 1-shot kills. This load is my favorite load for my Rem. 700 Classic. It has worked well in at least three other .25-06s owned by friends.

30 November 2005, 06:01

bisonland

Powder: H4831. I got a 0.93" 5 shot group at
300 yards..forget how much as I
don't have the rifle anymore, nor
shoot a .25-06.
Best Regards, Tom

30 November 2005, 06:34

hammerthe2506

I have good results with the 100gr. Sierra Gameking with about 52-53gr of IMR 4350 for deer, not real expensive but good performance, also just the plain ole Remington Pointed Soft Point is also a great performer.

30 November 2005, 08:05

smedley

110 AccuBond worked perfect on the 3pt to 8pt (depending on where ya live) whitetail. It created a wound channel that did the job needed for a clean dispatch. It is sitting on top of a load of H4831.
I haven't completely come to a "perfect" load with powder and primer combo yet but I plan on staying with the 110grn AccuBond.

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30 November 2005, 19:03

R Flowers

Most 25-06 rifles are pretty easy to please. They seem to shoot well with any reasonable combination of powder and bullet.

I shoot one a lot, mine is on its second barrel.

My favorite load is a Remington case, Fed 210 primer, 54 grains of IMR 4831, and a Nosler 100 grain Partition.

I just shot some of that load this week, just to check point of impact, going hog hunting soon. A three shot group of that load measured an even half inch. Good enough, I think, especially since the bullets were seconds I picked up from Nosler.

I have not tried the Accubonds in this rifle. I have had mixed results with the Accubonds in several other calibers. Having said that, my buddy routinely shoots them in both, a .257 Wby Mag and a 25 WSSM.

30 November 2005, 19:25

BigNate

I have been using two bullets in mine lately. The 117gr Hornady SST and the Barnes 115gr. XLC. The Hornady bullets were seconds and I've not achieved the accuracy I wanted.
The Barnes XLC I got on a "inventory reduction sale". They shoot so well I wish I'd have gotten more! I picked up several boxes but don't see them listed any more. They may have been discontinued.

A friend of mine used the Sierra 120gr HPBT exclusively. I have used it in my .257 Roberts as well. It does seem to be one of the best bullets for this caliber. Because of this, I'd recommend trying it first, pushed with H4831 and go from there.

I have tried Retumbo, IMR 7828, RL22, and H4831. My .25-06 load is the 115 gr. Barnes XLC, RL22, WLR primer, Win cases. It shoots very well, and I used it to take a very nice buck this fall with great results. Nate