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.25-06 Options and suggestions for pigs and dogs
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<blockquote data-quote="Dgutter" data-source="post: 620523" data-attributes="member: 32130"><p>I am a huge proponent of the .25-06. It is my current all around gun for deer sized game and smaller. When I first bought it, I ran the Hornady Light Mags with 117 BTSP and they shot well, but shortly after I switched to the Hornady Custom 117 SST. Started shooting much tighter groups and put the hammer down on deer. I've since began reloading and do believe it is worth it. If you are willing to spend $1500...I'd suggest buying a Savage, Put a Vortex Viper on it, and buy a single stage reloading press and kit. I've been loading Berger 115 VLDs and love the accuracy and performance. I've used some Nosler Ballistic Tips and they are absolutely devastating as well. For reliable accuracy at 500-600 metres I would suggest you start reloading if possible. Its very much worth it. By buying factory ammo you can't tailor the round to the rifle and you can't control the inconsistencies from lot to lot.</p><p>If you are sold on the .25-06 and only buying factory ammo, I would say try the Hornady line, and HSM ammunition (115gr Berger VLDs). Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dgutter, post: 620523, member: 32130"] I am a huge proponent of the .25-06. It is my current all around gun for deer sized game and smaller. When I first bought it, I ran the Hornady Light Mags with 117 BTSP and they shot well, but shortly after I switched to the Hornady Custom 117 SST. Started shooting much tighter groups and put the hammer down on deer. I've since began reloading and do believe it is worth it. If you are willing to spend $1500...I'd suggest buying a Savage, Put a Vortex Viper on it, and buy a single stage reloading press and kit. I've been loading Berger 115 VLDs and love the accuracy and performance. I've used some Nosler Ballistic Tips and they are absolutely devastating as well. For reliable accuracy at 500-600 metres I would suggest you start reloading if possible. Its very much worth it. By buying factory ammo you can't tailor the round to the rifle and you can't control the inconsistencies from lot to lot. If you are sold on the .25-06 and only buying factory ammo, I would say try the Hornady line, and HSM ammunition (115gr Berger VLDs). Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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