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09 March 2005, 19:56
Sniper
25-06
What would you consider optimum barrel length for this round (25-06)? 24,25,26"?


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09 March 2005, 21:28
butchloc
depends on what you're doing. If it's a bench type gun that isn't going to be carried, you can use 26-30" easily. 25/06 is close enough to being overbore that you need all the barrel you can get to burn slow burning powders. If you're carrying it then shorten it up and go to faster burning powders
09 March 2005, 22:47
DMB
Agree.
One thing that needs to be factored in is the intended use of the rifle. If it works for you, I think that a 26 inch barrel on a 25/06 makes sense.
Don




10 March 2005, 02:26
vapodog
Personal preference is another issue.....My .25-06 has a 22" barrel.....same as my .270 and .30-06 and I like it that way.....absolutely nothing I ever shot knew the difference!!!


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