Looking at getting a 243 or 25-06. Any recommendations? I'll probably go for a Savage with the new Accu Trigger.

They never made the Accutrigger in the 99. Thats the rifle to get.

12fv 243 all the way.

-Mash

[ 10-25-2003, 08:02: Message edited by: Mashminster ]

I have hade several 243's and like them for fox and such, but I like the 25's a whole lot better for the deer sized things. Depending on what you intend to use this on, I would pick the 25-06 over the 243. If you intend to hunt nothing larger than deer, the 257 robberts is another great option.

If it's to be a deer rifle, I'd go for the 25/06. If it's a varmit rifle, get the 243. Jim

It also depends on what other calibres you own, I eman if you have a 22/250 in your kit I would probably opt for the 25/06.

If I had my choice of just one of them, I would get the .243.

You will have more flexibility with the .25-06 Rem. than with the .243 Win.. You can load the .25-06 down for varmints if wanted or up to velocities just under the .257 Weatherby. Best all around caliber going today. The Savage is showing to be one of the most accurate rifles out of the box going today. I'm thinking about getting one myself in one of the WSM cartridges, most likey the .270 WSM. Lawdog

Savage tactical 25-06 /accutrigger

If it's your first rifle i would go for a 243!
Nice caliber to learn shooting with and.. reasonable prices for the ammo.
If not take the 25 06, a lot of rifle and capable for 70% of most of the normal hunting possibilities.

Dirk Scout from Flanders

Thanks for the opinions guys. I already have a 22 mag, 22-250, 30-30 Win, British 303, Mauser in 8X57, 30-06 and a 300 Rum. So based on the answers I'll probably opt for the 25-06.

The 25-06 is head and shoulders over any 6mm..It is simply much more powerful, has more bullet weight and cross section..it is very close to a .270 in killing power...

Val based on what you have I think you need a .375 H&H, .416 or .404

[ 10-27-2003, 13:55: Message edited by: PC ]

All the technical stuff aside a 243 is really NICE to shoot and a 25-06 somewhat less so. If you wound with a 243 you will wound with a 25-06.

I have taken a lot of deer and a bunch of feral hogs with the 6MM Remington and can't see how a 270 would have made any difference much less a 25-06 with the same hits. I started out using Sierra's 85 grain BTHP and Hornady's 87 grain flat base soft point with great results on deer. Wyoming Mulies and Texas Whitetails. When my Texas property was invaded with feral hogs I went to Hornady and Remington 100 grain bullets and then to Noslers as the hogs got over 250 pounds. The truth is with good hits the game can't tell what hit them.

Hey guys listen to RAY or do what I did and buy both and find out for your self.
GOOD HUNTING !

Cole,
My understanding, is you are the owner of both calibers?
I will assume you did some testing on this subject.

If so, could you be more descriptive on the performance levels..

Thank you...

Of those 2 choices, I'd go with the 25-06. More potential on the high end and equal on the low end as compared to a .243.

Hollywood

Mauserkid , Yes I use both,the 243 upper limit is a large deer and the bullet may not exit. 25.06 packs more punch. 100gr vrs. 120gr.
I like exits.

Thanks Cole,

How about on the lighter side? My targets would be small to medium game, thin-jacketed projectiles?
Need a hillside long-range tool.
I am looking at the 6mm Rem, VS. 25-06. The reload factor leans more 6mm. The long-range power is yet to be seen.

Please pass the info. Thanks..

25/06

It will do everything that the 243 can do better and some of what the 243 can't.

I use the 75gr V-max for a varmint load and the recoil is very tame, next to none. I can shoot it all day long and get under .5' groups.

I'm buying a Tikka T3 in 25/06 this spring.

boileroom---your right. but--- -Its still fun to hunt with both.

The 25-06 is noisier and burns more powder for sure. When I go back to Wyoming to deer hunt I am surrounded by hunters toting 25-06's and they are good rifles. To a man though they all have 223's and 22-250's for varmints. They shoot elk with those rifles too. I think if I was going to cover these bases I'd at least get a .270 with the 223. Deer and varmints the 243/6MM Rem would be the best choice.