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What are the advantages of a .25-06?
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<blockquote data-quote="1shot1yote" data-source="post: 721576" data-attributes="member: 53661"><p>dbrow where are you from in MN? I live about an hour North of Brainerd. There aren't many people from MN shooting long range. Mostly because it's hard to find safe areas to do it, and also because as you said the majority of hunting shots are under 200 yds. </p><p></p><p>I'm giving two thumbs up for the 25-06 should be cheaper to shoot than 300wsm and less recoil which means more practice. My dad owns one in a Weatherby Mark V and he's killed a pile of deer with it. </p><p></p><p>I just recently got into long range shooting myself. I purchased a Savage 111 LRH in 6.5-284, topped it with a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50, 20moa base. This rifle shoots very well, I'm extremely happy with it just wish I could get a little more velocity out of it. I'm getting 2870 fps with Berger 140 VLD, but I think this is do to the 24" barrel. Barrel will more than likely be replaced with an aftermarket sometime. </p><p></p><p>So I say buy some ammo and get out and shoot it. The only way to become proficient is to practice. I may be stealing somebody's quote here but I think barrels are like tires- replace em when there wore out.</p><p></p><p>If you ever get up this way I'd be happy to go shooting with you, it's always nice to meet new people who like to shoot.</p><p></p><p>Happy Turkey Day</p><p></p><p>Justin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1shot1yote, post: 721576, member: 53661"] dbrow where are you from in MN? I live about an hour North of Brainerd. There aren't many people from MN shooting long range. Mostly because it's hard to find safe areas to do it, and also because as you said the majority of hunting shots are under 200 yds. I'm giving two thumbs up for the 25-06 should be cheaper to shoot than 300wsm and less recoil which means more practice. My dad owns one in a Weatherby Mark V and he's killed a pile of deer with it. I just recently got into long range shooting myself. I purchased a Savage 111 LRH in 6.5-284, topped it with a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50, 20moa base. This rifle shoots very well, I'm extremely happy with it just wish I could get a little more velocity out of it. I'm getting 2870 fps with Berger 140 VLD, but I think this is do to the 24" barrel. Barrel will more than likely be replaced with an aftermarket sometime. So I say buy some ammo and get out and shoot it. The only way to become proficient is to practice. I may be stealing somebody's quote here but I think barrels are like tires- replace em when there wore out. If you ever get up this way I'd be happy to go shooting with you, it's always nice to meet new people who like to shoot. Happy Turkey Day Justin [/QUOTE]
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