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Considering 25/06 as a varminter
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<blockquote data-quote="Ageo308" data-source="post: 57227" data-attributes="member: 3287"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p></p><p>However, I would query the choice of a number 7 contour barrel, as they normally weigh about 5.5 pounds, and that would make your rifle about 10.5 - 11.0 pounds. That would not present a problem if used solely for a varmint rifle, but way too heavy if you suddenly need to carry it any distance through the scrub, and swing on to a moving feral pig or goat.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p>It will be only used for varmint/bench gun. The 7600 police with holosight optic will take care of closer range scrub hunting.</p><p> [ QUOTE ]</p><p> Unless you have discovered a "Calici free" area of Oz, there probably are not enough rabbits to toast the throat of your 25/06. However, if you are lucky enough to be frequently firing 3 shots or more in less than 3 minutes, then I would consider using a much smaller case and calibre.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ] </p><p></p><p>Brian i have heard many things about the 25/06 but feel i should stick to a calibre i know and then as my confidence grows i can re-chamber it to other cals such as 25/06 AI. I have access to a few properties that have a fair few rabbits running around but not enough to shoot it like a semi-auto hehe.</p><p></p><p> [ QUOTE ]</p><p>The advice of fifty driver (Kirby) in an earlier post as usual is excellent, and I would also suggest that if you use the 257 calibre, go with a 1 in 8 twist barrel as that would give you the flexibility to use the heavier 130 - 150 grain bullets now being produced by Wildcat bullets. (I have placed an order for some)</p><p></p><p>I have found that in both the 25/06 and AI, the Nosler 100 grain BT is dynamite on Aussie medium game. I have only just started to try the Nosler 115 grain BT, and although very accurate, it will take several years of use in varying situations before I feel qualified to make an assessment on this bullet.</p><p></p><p>I believe the Wildcat Bullets, bonded core 130 and 140 grain bullets should provide the extra penetration on the largest of the mud crusted boars you might encounter, and the 145 grain ULD would certainly be an asset in the wind past 250 yards. The advent of these bullets should make the 257 compete with the heavier 140 - 150 grain 264 bulets. </p><p> </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ] </p><p></p><p>How are you ordering and going to ge them in?</p><p>The heavier projs seem nice but most of my bullets with vary from 75-110 maybe a bit larger so a 1-12 twist probably the best way to go or do you reckon i should go a touch smaller? (even if accuracy is a bit less on the heavier proj i wont mind as pigs are fairly large and most likely i wont shoot them past 200yrds.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ageo308, post: 57227, member: 3287"] [ QUOTE ] However, I would query the choice of a number 7 contour barrel, as they normally weigh about 5.5 pounds, and that would make your rifle about 10.5 - 11.0 pounds. That would not present a problem if used solely for a varmint rifle, but way too heavy if you suddenly need to carry it any distance through the scrub, and swing on to a moving feral pig or goat. [/ QUOTE ] It will be only used for varmint/bench gun. The 7600 police with holosight optic will take care of closer range scrub hunting. [ QUOTE ] Unless you have discovered a "Calici free" area of Oz, there probably are not enough rabbits to toast the throat of your 25/06. However, if you are lucky enough to be frequently firing 3 shots or more in less than 3 minutes, then I would consider using a much smaller case and calibre. [/ QUOTE ] Brian i have heard many things about the 25/06 but feel i should stick to a calibre i know and then as my confidence grows i can re-chamber it to other cals such as 25/06 AI. I have access to a few properties that have a fair few rabbits running around but not enough to shoot it like a semi-auto hehe. [ QUOTE ] The advice of fifty driver (Kirby) in an earlier post as usual is excellent, and I would also suggest that if you use the 257 calibre, go with a 1 in 8 twist barrel as that would give you the flexibility to use the heavier 130 - 150 grain bullets now being produced by Wildcat bullets. (I have placed an order for some) I have found that in both the 25/06 and AI, the Nosler 100 grain BT is dynamite on Aussie medium game. I have only just started to try the Nosler 115 grain BT, and although very accurate, it will take several years of use in varying situations before I feel qualified to make an assessment on this bullet. I believe the Wildcat Bullets, bonded core 130 and 140 grain bullets should provide the extra penetration on the largest of the mud crusted boars you might encounter, and the 145 grain ULD would certainly be an asset in the wind past 250 yards. The advent of these bullets should make the 257 compete with the heavier 140 - 150 grain 264 bulets. [/ QUOTE ] How are you ordering and going to ge them in? The heavier projs seem nice but most of my bullets with vary from 75-110 maybe a bit larger so a 1-12 twist probably the best way to go or do you reckon i should go a touch smaller? (even if accuracy is a bit less on the heavier proj i wont mind as pigs are fairly large and most likely i wont shoot them past 200yrds.) [/QUOTE]
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