ok im lookin for a good cal for deer and yote shootin i wanna know about how aviable ammo and other things r for diff cals som of themive been thinkin bout r cals like 257 roberts 25-06 rem 260 rem 264 win i would like pros and cons for each thanks in advance

All of the calibers you mention are excellent performers and very capable of handling deer & coyotes. If you hand load you have a great selection of bullets, but for factory loads, the 25-06 probably has the most varied selection. You didn’t describe the environment where you are planning to hunt, so making a recommendation based on rifle weight, barrel length, ect is impossible. Whichever you choose should serve you well if equipped with good optics. I personally like all of the choices, but if I had to choose only one for my use, I’d go with a lightweight .257 Rob. Great trajectory, proven killer, with minimal recoil.

Dave

From your post it sounds like you are after a cart that has factory loads readily available?

If so, the 25-06 of your choices would be the most logical IMO.

25-06 factory loads are available at just about any sporting goods store and there's usually alittle variety in the selections.

The 25-06 is a flat shooting round that has plenty of punch for deer sized critters yet has plenty of available offerings for coyote control as well.

I personally would set up the rifle for a load that would work well for both of the above animals. That load would be the 115 grn Nosler Ballistic tip. I believe the Federal Premium line loads that particular bullet as well as the Winchester Supreme line (the CT BT). In a pinch the cheap Remington CLs do a fine job from most 25-06s.

I shot a couple of deer just last season w/ the 115 NBT w/ good results. One was an 8pt that came in at a short 75 yards. I placed it through the center of both shoulders breaking both shoulders and leaving a Nickel sized exit. He dropped at the shot. The other was a large doe at around 125-150 yards, the shot went in through the ribs and exited the offside shoulder leaving an exit about the size of a quarter. She ran approx 80 yards w/ a descent trail.

Haven't had a chance to shoot any vermin w/ that load but feel it will do the job well if the need arises.

Good Luck

Reloader

The .25 caliber is an outstanding dual purpose caliber, bullets from 75 - 120 grains. Good cartridge choices that include the .257 Weatherby, .25-06, 25 wssm, .257 Roberts, .257 Roberts AI, .25 Souper, and the .250-3000 Savage.

I agree.....for dual citizenship in the smaller big game and larger varmint category the .257 calibers are great.

The 6.5 X 55 should not be overlooked however.

Probably the best non reloading round is the 25-06 and if you're an avid reloader the 6.5-06 is the favorite.

not much difference however in the two!!!!!

I'd pick the .257 Roberts again as I've become a real fan of it. The .25-06 does have ammo more readily available. A lot depends on if you're saving fur and what type area your in. I've been using my .25-06 a bit for 'yotes lately and it works great but isn't a fur gun. I have used the Roberts with 75gr Hornady HP's to collect fur with about the same damage as a .22-250.

You may consider a Lee hand press and the Roberts for a one gun do both situation. Then start handloading for the fur loads. Nate

i would pick the 25-06 even though all the calibers you listed are fine ones. but readly avalible factory ammo is a plus for the 25-06 i have hunted lots of deer size animals with my 25-06 and have made some long shots with great results i also load some varmit loads and we hunt cyotes almost every other day and out to 500 yds the 25-06 performs verry well.

another vote for 25-06

thanks guys im huntin in southern mn where there is lots of wodds and open fileds will b reloadin and for deer ill b goin to northern mn where there is lots of woods with alittle open fields and thanks to everyone

25-06 allllllllllllllllllllllll the way ps break in your barrel with sierra bullets then deer hunt with 100 grain barnes tripple shocks .....bang flop as they say!!!!!! regards jjmp

Although there all great I will have to put another vote for the .25-06. 264 win is a great shooter but in my mind is strickly a reloader.

I hunt Northern Michigan and the .25-06 is great. I would assume mich and minn country to be about the same. Factory ammo is readily available.

I couldn't say anything about the .260 Rem because I have never shot one. Although I hear good things all the time.

I don't think you could go wrong with any of them, but God knows I love a 7-08.

If you are reloading, I would pick the 6.5x55. Although I have shot a .25-06 for 30+ years, and love it, I am coming around to the 6.5. It will shoot 100-120 grain bullets right on the heels of the .25-06. 129-140's can be pushed to 7x57 levels. And 160's can be loaded for deep woods hunting. The .25's top out at 120 grains, and sometimes the heavier bullets come in handy. While the .260 shows higher velocity in load books, a modern 6.5x55 can outrun it as it has more powder capacity.

Choices you mention are great. I hate to be boring, but the .243 Win. has been doing the jobs you meantion for a long time and is available anywhere cartridges are sold. Just a thought.

My advice would depend on whether you are pelt hunting or exterminating the coyotes, whether it is a carry rifle or a truck/stand rifle, and what the proportion deer to coyotes is.

If it is a mostly deer, carry rifle with the accidental coyote duty, I'd get a 25WSSM Browning. Sweet to carry, accurate, and potent.

On the other hand, for a pelt rifle for truck/stand hunting with occasional deer duty, I'd suggest a heavy barrel 223 with a fast twist barrel to fragment the varmint bullets quickly and to stabilize the heavy for caliber 22 bullets for deer. There are no more ammo choices in any caliber than the 223. FWIW, Dutch.

.308 winchester the best caliber in the world ever!!