29 November 2008, 04:26
bkm25-06 question
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When I went looking for a 25-06 recently, the fact that the Savage only had a 22" barrel turned me away from that rifle, which I initially wanted. I ended up buying a Weatherby Vanguard with a Walnut stock. It has a 24" barrel.
The Vanguard isn't light weight by a stretch, weighing in a 7 3/4 pounds with no scope on top. The test target that came with the rifle is impressive though.
Hey Don I think you made a good choice. Especially since you get to look at the factory target before you buy it and if the factory can shoot good groups with the gun with factory ammo so can you! And there's a good chance it will shoot even better with handloads. Personally, I would prefer the gun to be a little on the heavy side versus being too light anyway
10 December 2008, 04:05
Fly AgaricDon't mess with the barrel. 22" will burn all the powder without too much mazzle flash
29 December 2008, 21:32
Flyboy270I also have a Sendero 26" in 25-06, shots one hole at 100m with 42gr N140, 100gr Hornady SP, 2" group at 300m with 49gr N160, 116 Hornady BTSP, 4 rnds thru the same hole ! Awesome on Reds