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Post by herecomesbullet on Feb 4, 2007 8:44:18 GMT -6
Bought an used Savage in 25-06 recently. I'm new to this caliber and need a little info. Nice shooting rifle and I really like the recoil. (have been shooting a 30-06). Is this a good whitetail caliber? Thanks.
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Post by MywifeandMe on Feb 4, 2007 13:46:12 GMT -6
yes, I think it is a good caliber for whitetail. I also have a 25-06 barrel for my tc encore but have not used it yet. A good friend of mine thats not around anymore used to use his for coyote's and said it was a great gun for them.
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Post by herecomesbullet on Feb 4, 2007 19:06:38 GMT -6
Anyone know if the barrels get 'shot out' quicker than other calibers?
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Post by apexpredator on Feb 6, 2007 21:21:43 GMT -6
25-06 is real close ballistically to the 243 its even slightly faster and flatter shooting than the 243 with the same weight bullets.
Both are just about perfect for deer (whitetail and mulie) antelope and pigs. Barrel wear shouldnt be a problem because muzzle velocity never reaches over 4000 fps mostly around 3000-3400 depending on bullet weight
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Post by herecomesbullet on Feb 13, 2007 21:14:40 GMT -6
Thanks for the info.
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Post by ECHIV on Jul 25, 2007 15:31:31 GMT -6
Never heard of barrel wear being a problem unless you don't clean it. A dirty barrel will wear out but a clean one hardly ever does even on a speedster like the .220 swift. .25-06 is a great hunting round for most of the stuff you will see in Oklahoma but I dont think it is legal for Elk. A well built bullet placed properly will send you scrambling for the cookbook.
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Post by thecoleman on Oct 22, 2007 1:23:58 GMT -6
yea a gun should be cleaned at least twice a year at a min
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Post by redmist on Oct 22, 2007 16:13:47 GMT -6
Cleaning ASAP after it's been used whether it was fired or not will improve the function and expand the life of every gun. Dirt and debris will find it's way into the bore and action. Best to remove it sooner rather than later.
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Post by thecoleman on Oct 26, 2007 0:11:17 GMT -6
i clean mine every time i fire it but if you dont at least before and after season
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Post by redmist on Oct 26, 2007 0:55:43 GMT -6
just givin'g ya a hard time
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