Fast twist 25cal build

[VLD Pilot]

I've watched and been impressed with a 25-284 printing some tiny groups at 1,000 yards with a 133 Berger. I already have a 284, 6.5-284, and 6-284 so I opted for a 25-6.5 PRC for the sake of confusion. Holding sub 1/2 MOA at 600 yards with a 23" light 2B Bartlien barrel, 133 Bergers at 3270 fps. The ballistics are impressive but I've yet to use it hunting. Hopefully I'll have some field information to share this fall.

Get some 134 ELDs. You'll enjoy those as well. Can't wait to get a big fat doe in front of me at around 600 yards.

 

[CA48]

25-7 PRC similar to WTO version?

Seems more like a 25/260rem with a 30 or 40* shoulder. Il be looking forward to the reveal.

 

[lancetkenyon]

25-6.5 PRC?

I have the 25-6.5PRC/SI reamer that I jist dropped off at the GS today.

But that is not the one that is a secret.

 

[blksno]

I've shot 25cals for years. And want to build a couple rifles. For me and my brother to shoot the new heavy caliber bullets out of. Been looking at a 25-06 or the ackley version or a 25-284. Just wanting to hear some feedback and results others have had with these calibers. Also what barrels everyone is running looking at shilen or preferred barrel blanks. Open to any suggestions though.

I have a 6x284 on a long action Win M70 and I fully plan to rebarrel to a 25x284 whenever the time comes.
I have a 7 twist 6.5 Creed with a 25" pipe and I'm rolling right at 3000 fps with it right now, but with Alliant powder problems...I might not be able to run RL26 when i run out.

 

[Huntnpack]

@lancetkenyon Top Secret 25CMI ? 25 MAX ?

 

[huntinfool18]

I've got a 25/243 ackley reamer I'm very tempted to throw one together and see what it can do.
I would think it would come close to 25/06 performance

 

[lancetkenyon]

@lancetkenyon Top Secret 25CMI ?

Nope!

 

[Hoss50]

I have the 25-6.5PRC/SI reamer that I jist dropped off at the GS today.

But that is not the one that is a secret.

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What velocity and barrel life are you expecting with that?

 

[lancetkenyon]

What velocity and barrel life are you expecting with that?

With the 22", I am expecting 3150-3200 realistically. Might get more. I got right at 3300 with a 130 OTM in my 22" 6.5PRC/SI.

Barrel life maybe 1100-1500?

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Give us your stats.

27" 9tw Shilen select
3700+ max with a 100gr BT
3550+ max with a 115BT
This is using Peterson 280ai brass.

I ran some 133EH up to 3250-3300 with soft Nosler cases, for velocity checks.
Even though it's not stable, obviously.
N560-R19&23 make the Nosler bullets get gone.! The barrel is from a 2007 25/06 AI build. We were getting ahead of the curve supposedly, by going faster than 1-10"
My how things have changed…

 

[Jakeweb09]

With the 22", I am expecting 3150-3200 realistically. Might get more. I got right at 3300 with a 130 OTM in my 22" 6.5PRC/SI.

Barrel life maybe 1100-1500?

Man I wouldn't mind getting a spin with that reamer!

 

[Kcollins01]

27" 9tw Shilen select
3700+ max with a 100gr BT
3550+ max with a 115BT
This is using Peterson 280ai brass.

I ran some 133EH up to 3250-3300 with soft Nosler cases, for velocity checks.
Even though it's not stable, obviously.
N560-R19&23 make the Nosler bullets get gone.! The barrel is from a 2007 25/06 AI build. We were getting ahead of the curve supposedly, by going faster than 1-10"
My how things have changed…
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What stock is that?

 

[Phil Rizzo]

That is Darrell Holland's creation there.

 

[Kcollins01]

That is Darrell Holland's creation there.

That about how I'd build one. That stock is sweet