25 cal barrel just arrived. What would you build?

[Phil Rizzo]

Looks like the 133/135 SG is right at 1.5 with 8tw at 3250fps.
I don't know your elevation, but that's at 500 MSL.
If that's what you intend to shoot..?

 

[Justice1327]

What would be your uses for this rig, and to what range will you be taking game on a consistent basis?

Nothing in particular, just looking at something new to try.

 

[Justice1327]

The wheels are turning.

Pushing a 135gr at 2600-2700fps in a 28" barrel. Puts out some impressive numbers in a ballistic calculator and it's the best external ballistics possible with a 26gr powder charge. Low recoil, excellent barrel life, very efficient cartridge, It has a lot of pros!

What powder? I use H4895 & Varget

 

[Justice1327]

Looks like the 133/135 SG is right at 1.5 with 8tw at 3250fps.
I don't know your elevation, but that's at 500 MSL.
If that's what you intend to shoot..?

Funny, I live and hunt @ 515ft elevation

 

[Phil Rizzo]

I'd need oxygen, it's between 120-160 here, from the bottom of the river to the top of the levee next to it.

 

[CA48]

What powder? I use H4895 & Varget

H4895, Varget, and IMR 8208xbr

 

[FEENIX]

Nothing in particular, just looking at something new to try.

Was looking at a 25/300 WSM since Lapua is making brass now

This! I considered the same (wildcat with my reamer spec) before going with .257 WBY - this is my first .25 cal and WBY cartridge. I have been very pleased thus far. I might have to revisit the 25/WSM someday.

 

[Justice1327]

I been doing some reading on the 25 /300 WSM. I like it, and I found a smith with a reamer. Saves me 4 month wait to have a 25 MEGA made.
Still looking hard at the 25 MAX too.
Anyone with first hand experience on either one?

 

[26Reload]

I'd build a ...........6.5 crdmore.......lol

 

[cb186]

Maybe a 25x47 Lapua? Alpha is making brass now.

 

[Justice1327]

Maybe a 25x47 Lapua? Alpha is making brass now.

Been looking at that and the 25 GT. I would only need to swap bushings in my SAC dies.

 

[Goldengun]

25x47 Lapua(I like to call it the .257 Lapua, it rolls off the tongue a little easier!)
.257 Gargoyle(known as the 25 Grendel), can we rename the 6ARC to the .243 Goblin?? and of course then the 22 Ghost??

 

[bsnyder]

25 xc?

 

[stazmania]

25-6.8 western?