7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
10-21-2002, 07:42 PM
#1
Typical Buck
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7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
..Ok i have two choice,one being the 7mm-08 or the 25-06
for the up coming deer season,cant make my mind up,all
shots should be under 300 yards,so i would like some feedback
on these rounds,like what bullet to use in the guns..anything
....
..thanks which would you use???????????
..JESUS IS COMING BACK BE READY...
for the up coming deer season,cant make my mind up,all
shots should be under 300 yards,so i would like some feedback
on these rounds,like what bullet to use in the guns..anything
....
..thanks which would you use???????????..JESUS IS COMING BACK BE READY...
10-21-2002, 07:52 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisiana
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RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
I had the exact same choice three years ago.I went with the 7mm-08 because I like the fact that it is short action,and you can load slightly heavier bullets when needed.I know that the 25-06 is great and you would be happy either way but I wouldnt trade my 08 with 139 grain hornady's for anything.
10-21-2002, 08:17 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bossier City LA United States
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RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
My choice for an all-around rifle is my 7mm-08 Rem, but I still want to get a 25-06 Rem. Not that is is better, but just because I want one. I think either one will serve you well.
10-21-2002, 10:44 PM
#4
Typical Buck
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RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
The key here is all shots should be under 300 yards. I would unhesitatingly choose the .25-06 if I thought shots would be longer than that, but since not, the 7mm/08 is probably the absolute perfect cartridge for your requirements. Load up 139-150gr bullets and good luck!
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10-22-2002, 12:00 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Spring Grove, Pa. USA
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RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
That's a tough one-I'm glad I have one of each.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>If I had to keep one or the other,I'd most likely keep the .25-06.Not that it's a better round,just that I use mine for groundhog hunting during the Spring and Summer and that '06 can really reach out and touch them.
10-22-2002, 09:31 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 7mm-08...or the 25-06..please choose???
I have both the 25-06 and 7mm-08. Both are execelent for deer! For shots 300 yards my first pick would be the 25-06...not that the 08 coulden't be used at that range,I just like a flatter shooting caliber for longer ranges. As for the bullets I shoot 139gr Hornady for the 7mm-08 and 120gr Hornady HPBT for the 25-06...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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