I am going to buy a .25/06 that will be used for paper punching, Varminting and some Whitetail hunting. Weight is not too big an issue as I will not be hauling it around too much. I am looking for an accurate rifle that will reach out. What rifle/scope combination do you recommend?

Oh Sharky,

Kinda hard to beat a Remington for out-of-the-box accuracy, but get whatever ya want.
I have a 700 Classic (1988) with a 24" barrel and a new Sendero with a 26" barrel and get more velocity with the Classic with the same load. They both shoot sub 1/2" groups with anything I feed 'em.
I played around with lots of different bullets from 85 grain to 120 grain and finally settled onto 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips for everything.

"Kills like chain lightnin'"

[ 06-10-2002, 23:54: Message edited by: Ol' Sarge ]

A friend of mine has a Ruger varmint in 25-06 and it is a very accurate rifle.

It all depends on how much you want to spend and how soon you want to have it. If you want extreme accuracy for long ranges, look to the Cooper model 22. These are single shot bolt action.

Savage 112BVSS, nuff said

DAMMIT, IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!

Just listen to Ol' Sarge, and shoot those 100gr ballistic tips and it will be the last rifle you buy for that role.... that is, until you get tired of killing stuff so fast and far away!

You just picked a real winner!

I've been very satisfied with my Remington ADL. Deadly accurate. Since you are from Texas I think you'll have ample opportunity to enjoy the 25.06.

I've killed whitetail and pronghorn in South Texas; mule deer, javelina, coyotes and aoudad in West Texas.

I personally reload the Sierra 120 gr. hollowpoint boattail for everything except the whitetail. I've never needed a follow-up shot.

Anything in the 90 to 100 gr. range will drop any Texas whitetail. (If I had a lot of money invested in the hunt, then I'd step back up to the 120 gr.)

If you don't mind the weight, I would go with a Thompson Encore and a nice aftermarket barrell(Virgin Valley, Bulberry, etc). With a little trigger work, I'd put it up against anything out there, and you'll still have money left to buy ammo!

Savage 110 tactical!

My choices would be:
1. Sako
2. Sako
3. Sako

I agree with the Doc!! Sako 75 SS...awesome but expensive. Superb rifles. I have one in 25-06...incredible accuracy for a sporter.

I have a 25-06 in a Ruger 77 and my father-in-law has one in a Rem 700 BDL. Both shoot sub MOA, the Rem with most anything, the Ruger with most anything only as long as in is Winchester brass. I don't know why and can't begin to explain it. It sure drove me nuts trying to work up loads. If I do it again it will be in a T/C Encore.
Mike

New as I might be to the sight the Remington Sendaro is hard to beat all the way around. It's accurate and easily upgradable,but I doubt you'll need to. But if price is your game you might want to take a look at a savage or once again stay with remington in bolth the ADL or BDL models. Hope I could be of help.
-GJS

Savage is getting a lot of good press lately because of their barrels. They seem to be doing better in the cheaper rifle market. There are a few people saying lately (on this site) that Remingtons quality is going down. I hope not I like Remington. I would most likely go with the Sendaro (if weight is not a factor) but if I were to hunt/hike in the mountains out west I would get the Model 7 in a heart beat.

My 2 cents.... Jay

i have got a remington adl 389.00 el cheapo that i have the trigger tweaked, and barrel glass bedded, it will shoot 3/4 inch groups @ 100yds with federal 100 gr ballistic tips but that was after i sprayed some targets with corelockts 100gr and numerous barrel cleanings, it may have shot that good before the cleaning its to late too know, but if you don't have a lot of loot go with the adl and save up money for a leupold, if not get the sendero

If weight had'nt been a factor for me I would have bought the Sendero,as it was, I got the Rem Mountain Rifle and am extremely happy with it.
Jeff

I have a Rem. Sendero in 25-06. Really a tack driver. If weight is not a factor that is the way to go.

I vote the Remington Sendro.
Also a timmy trigger.
100 gr barnes XLC's.

My choices in order: 1.Sako, beautiful rifle extremly accurate out of the box. Great trigger needs nothing. 2.Tikka, same as above but not as pretty or expensive. 3.Savage, Almost guaranteed a tack driver but kinda ugly and will need work out of the box i.e. trigger and maybe a new stock depending on which model you get. 4.Remington, Buying a remington is like going to the casino. It may be a tact driver or it may just shoot marginally or it could be a complete dud. If you do get a marginal or dud Remington, you'll get no sympathy from Remington "no guarranty of accuracy"(been there, done that). Nice looking rifles and if it does need work there is a lot of aftermarket support out there. You rolls the dice and you takes your chances.

I have been having fun with my new Ruger #1 in 25.06.
It shoots about 1" for me and I am quite happy. Hunting: four shots, four whitetail.
Scope: Leupold VXIII 3.5x10x50

In 25-06 I have a BDL and my brother has a Sendero. Both shoot under an inch with hand loads but the Sendero shoots better than my BDL. I use mine for hunting and it outshoots me, so I am happier since it is lighter and easier to carry. Heck for what I use it for, a 257 Roberts would do just as well.

I like my, 243's and 22 centerfires for varmint hunting.

For scopes, I use Leupold and Nikon.

I would go with a SAKO too, though not necessarily a 75. I have a Pre-Garcia Finnbear Deluxe that is out-of-this-world, both in terms of accuracy and quality manufacturing. They just don't make 'em like this anymore. Mine likes the 100 grain BTs. A lot. The trigger is great, too. Mine is an L-61R action so has the third lug on the rear of the bolt, like a '98 Mauser. SAKO has since done away with the third lug. It's not the lightest rifle, but not bad. The .25-06 cartridge is fantastic, but seems to be underrated in the marketplace. Maybe if they called it a "magnum", Hmmmm... Anyway, they ARE hard to find, but then Wal-Mart isn't the place to buy a fine rifle. Plus, when you do get a good older SAKO, they just appreciate in value, unlike most of the newer rifles. Good luck with whatever you choose. -SAKOGUY