25 06 rem vs 308win rounds

gjohnsonoc · Oct 17, 2013

2 part question 1st the better range out fo the two. The second is the better rifle if I go with the 308 I was looking at the Mossberg 4x4 or Savage 11? If I go with the 25 06 weatherby van or savage 116? I have pretty good prices off of grabagun just need opinions. It will be for hunting slash longer range target shooting.

davsco · Oct 17, 2013

With 308 u will have a LOT more selection, availability and pricing of ammo, especially. Factory match grade ammo.

Jerry M · Oct 17, 2013

Very different calibers. Want a long range Antelope, Mule deer rifle look at the .25-06. Want to shoot steel at extended range or F-class get the .308. Also look at the Berger 115 Match Bullet in .25 caliber.

I am really considering a .25-06 for a hunt out west I have coming up next year. Going to try my 300 magnum with 150's at 3200 FPS. But if it doesn't shoot, another action rebarreled to .25-06 is a distinct possibility.

Good luck

Jerry

dist1646 · Oct 17, 2013

Jerry, Take a good look at the 6.5mm-06. I have one and it is one of the most accurate rifles I own. Much better bullet selection than the 25-06 and really simple to load for! John Kreiger barreled it for me.

hvymax · Oct 17, 2013

If you are looking for a long range screamer the 25-06 hands down. Even at similar weights the higher velocity and better bc carry far better.

PGTMG · Oct 17, 2013

25-06 if you would like a excellent hunting cartridge with almost no recoil.

308 if you want an excellent hunting cartridge with a wide array of availiable loads whether you hand load or not.

Both preform excellent on game.

The rifle to get Savage 116.

Jerry M · Oct 17, 2013

dist1646 said:
Jerry, Take a good look at the 6.5mm-06. I have one and it is one of the most accurate rifles I own. Much better bullet selection than the 25-06 and really simple to load for! John Kreiger barreled it for me.

Had a 6.5-06 for several years, excellent cartridge. I have a .260 Remington and 6.5 Remington Magnum with a 26 inch barrel. I love the 6.5-06, and shot it at lease three time at the Allegheny Sniper Challenge, but for a hunting rifle I consider what would happen if I lost my ammo. There is no chance of finding replacement ammo for a wildcat. There is at least some chance of finding .25-06 in 'eastbum**ck'.

Good luck

Jerry

amoebicmagician · Oct 17, 2013

.25-06 has a much better ballistic co-efficient, especially with heavier bullets, that said, there are literally hundreds of choices to go with in .308, as well as a HUGE selection of projectiles available for developing hand loads for hunting or accuracy from a particular rifle.

The .308 can truck out quite a ways, and for pretty much anything you'll be using it for it'll shine.

That said, if you're trying to punch small groups in paper at extreme range, the .25-06 is without a doubt the better choice, especially if you decide to handload and have a rifle with a strong action that will tolerate some stouter loads.

amoebicmagician · Oct 17, 2013

oh and the savage 116 is a good rifle. Hell, almost any rifle Savage makes is a good rifle.

I've got a Savage Edge that's accounted for more squirrels, gophers, and assorted varmints (including coyotes on a few occasions) than I could ever count.

Every time I'd go shopping for a box of green remington .223 55 grain HPs, I'd think to myself "There's 15-20 dead varmints in this little green box, for $7.00 that's not bad"

That was when ammo was at regular prices...

Saw some good PPU brass cased for about that price not long ago...

covertpanda · Oct 18, 2013

Of the choices listed go with the savage; I have seen some with questionably cut rifling, crooked barrels, and generally terrible fit and finish... and regardless they were all accurate right out of the box.

54rndball · Oct 20, 2013

.308 is a very accurate round, but from a hunting perspective, .30-06 gives you more choice in bullets. 180 gr. and heavier bullets are possible with the Springfield round and not with the .308 Win.

Pinecone · Oct 21, 2013

I quess those shooting 208 gr AMAX bullets from .308 are mistaken?

I agree if you talk FACTORY ammunition.

But for a single rifle, you cannot beat .30-06 for versatility.

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