.25-06

[Bigswedegml]

I currently have a stock Stevens 200 in .25-06 that will shoot 110gr Accubonds with 57gr of Retumbo under 3/4" at 100 yards. All I have done to it is shave away some of the plastic stock that was touching the barrel.

I have always wanted to get a Sendero in .25-06.

I am wondering if I should buy a Sendero outright. Or should I get a SPS and build one of my own? What would you guys recommend.

I have thought about just keeping my Stevens. If I did, I would want to put a more heavy duty stock on it, and I am having trouble finding one for it.

Do you guys think I should just stick with my Stevens or go the Semi-custom/Custom route?

I ultimately want a consistant 500-600 yard coyote/deer gun and I love the .25-06 round.

Sorry for all the questions I just have a lot of questions and I have been looking for different opinions for what I am thinking of doing.

 

[Savagebien]

well i'd say since u like the caliber and it shoots well enough for the range you're talking about that i'd keep it and just get more practice with it as is, maybe invest in a trigger if u need it or something. but i dont know how much practice u have long range hunting and shooting, but i think its good to just start with a factory rifle that shoots well to start like i've done.

 

[Bigswedegml]

If I keep my Stevens I will definately get the trigger from Sharp Shooters Supply. If I can find a good aftermarket stock for it also, I will definately keep it.

The main reason I have thought about the Remington is that I have always liked Remingtons and you can get stuff for them everywhere.

 

[Guy M]

Do some shooting at 500 - 600 yards with your current rifle before you give up on it. Just might surprise you! I was ringing the gong regularly at 466 yards a couple of days ago with my .25-06 Rem 700 CDL. Just a factory built, skinny barrel sporter rifle...

Typically those Savage/Stevens rifles shoot rather well.

 

[Savagebien]

yep my factory savage 243 skinny bbl shoots great, got it in the gun photo forum. i've shot it on out to 850y, dont underestimate a rifle. you said it shoots 3/4" at 100, mine does, thats enough accuracy to get to 600y easy.

 

[Bigswedegml]

Thanks guys, I will give the Stevens a better workout and see how it does.

 

[Ad_Noctum]

I know Tikka makes a very accurate .25-06. the Tikka T3 (Hunter, esp) has a great trigger, as well as a very well-balanced stock/barrel combo.

(Hi folks, first post. woo)