•••idea for a 25-06•••?

[Wayne Nixon]

I set mine at 35, but I don’t shoot a lot so mine usually stays set. Check settings after a few shots to be sure, use fat wrench which is handy.


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[the Black Spot]

It's all back together. Now to load some handloads and get the scope sighted in.

[the Black Spot]

Well, i got the rifle sighted in using some 117 gr hdy bullets with varget powder. Managed 1/2" group at 50 yds by resting elbows over a bench. Next will be to find a good load at 100 yds with 100 gr bullets. I'll fine tune my loads at 100 and then check the group at 200 also

[want2ride]

Sounds like you are well on your way! I like the 25-06 a lot. It is the last AXIS rifle that I own and pretty accurate. I have less than 50 rounds through it and it is under an inch at 100 with just the trigger spring clipped. It is super flat shooting with those 117's and I just let my mom borrow it for deer hunting since the .270 was just a little much for her.

I planned on doing load testing for it, but I have a rule that I don't do load testing unless I have 100 rounds through the barrel without cleaning copper so that it is about as fast as it will be. I have the test loads all ready, but since my mom has the rifle and it probably won't make it back to me until she quits deer hunting for good, and it won't likely have 50 more rounds through it for the rest of her life.... I am guessing that I will never get it tested for a better load. I have a feeling she will outlive me.

[the Black Spot]

Tested the sierra 100 gr bt with 42-43 gr of varget in .5 gr increments. 2" groups at 100, opned up to 3.5" at the 43 gr load.

[UrbanRedneck]

OP what are your plans for barrel spec? From what I remember reading on the 25-06 kinda of put it in the same predicament as 243 win. Standard factory set-ups were rifled too slow for heavier bullets of today.... hence we have the 6mm creedmoor.

[big honkin jeep]

Though stranger things have happened, the burn rate of Varget may be a little too fast for your 25-06.
When doing load development for my 1st 25-06 (a 22" sporter) I tried quite a few powders and every bullet weight imaginable from 75gr to 120gr with 100gr bullets seeming to be the best for me.
Then as suggested by a long time buddy I started using Reloader 22 and it made a huge difference. Now Reloader 22 is my go to for 25-06.
They may be a little more pricey but the 110gr Nosler Accubond is my go to bullet and both the 110 sporter I built for my son when he was 10 or 11 and my 110FP heavy barrel will flat stack em in a dime. Each will shoot the other rifles preferred load well but each prefers a different charge weight for maximum accuracy. I can usually save a few bucks buying 110gr Accubond seconds from shooters pro shop and not only have they been stupid accurate for me, they flat out hammer deer. Maybe try a box and see how they work out for you. Sometimes when trying to shop economically I have to wait and order the 110gr Accubond seconds when Shooters Pro Shop has them available as they usually sell out pretty quick, I usually order a couple of hundred at a time because shipping is $13.
Now my load may not be your load and Your Mileage May Vary but this combo is what has been stellar for me in 2 rifles.
Something else I found that I'm sure you'll read while doing research is: The general consensus according to the internet is that a 25-06 has to have a 26" barrel. I can assure you not one of the targets with dime sized groups in the bullseye nor the pile of dead deer harvested over the years, have complained one bit about being shot with a 22" barrel.
Good luck and I hope you get her dialed in soon.

[the Black Spot]

Thanks for the replies.
The goal is 100 gr bullet at around 3000-3100 fps.
Buddy of mine is going to let me try some imr-4350.
I do have a few 100 gr ballistic tip hunters to try also.

[big honkin jeep]

Thanks for the replies.
The goal is 100 gr bullet at around 3000-3100 fps.
Buddy of mine is going to let me try some imr-4350.
I do have a few 100 gr ballistic tip hunters to try also.

A 100gr over 3000fps should be easily obtainable. Using 100gr NBTs over IMR4350 actually was the best load I found prior to being turned on to RL22. Killed several deer with good success using it. My current hunting load with RL22 is pushing the 110AB right at 3200 and really puts the lights out.

[the Black Spot]

Buddy of mine gave me some 4350 and rl-19 to try. We'll see how that goes

[Coyote_Hunter]

It's a flat back stagger feed...my opinion is that it is a good deal at $170. I would buy it because I like the stagger feed better than centerfeed (personal preference).
Imho
Agreed. I prefer the stagger feed s well.

[tximport]

This has been a great read. Like OP I purchased a 110 30-06 at a pawn shop. Working on changing to 25-06.
I know it's not my thread but I still want to say thanks to everyone for the replies.

[the Black Spot]

Hope yours works out for you.
Still workin on some good loads for mine, but that is the joy of getting a rifle.

[tximport]

Haven't started mine yet. Just been doing research. Trying to figure out what barrel to go with mainly and stock. I did pull trigger and bolt apart and clean them up real good

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[GaCop]

Checked out the rifle again. The rear part of the action is flat on top where the rear scope mount goes. Serial # started F636xxx.
When the bolt was opened and i looked into the rear part of the barrel i could see about 1/4" of the threads in the action.
Savage etching on bolt was faint but there. Barrel has no sights(or holes from sights).
$170 worth it?

That's a very good price for a used Savage. I'd love to find one at that price here in central Georgia. Going price here is between $225 and $250.

[Coyote_Hunter]

A 100gr over 3000fps should be easily obtainable. Using 100gr NBTs over IMR4350 actually was the best load I found prior to being turned on to RL22. Killed several deer with good success using it. My current hunting load with RL22 is pushing the 110AB right at 3200 and really puts the lights out.

No experience with a .25-06, but my .257 Roberts gets 3233 fps with a 100g TTSX, +P brass and load and 48.0g H4350. The 110g AB does 3161fps with 46.5g H4350. Elk load is 120g Swift A-Frame @ 2947fps using 47.5g H4831SC. 22" barrel.

Nosler and Hornady both list 100g at 3300fps or over with 24" barrel.

Have long thought the .25-06 was one of the best dual-purpose cartridges, prairie dogs to deer, and they have been used to take a lot of elk. Not the best choice for high-volume varminting but great for the occasional long range shot and coyotes.

My .257 Roberts quickly became my favorite rifle. It has taken a lot of coyotes and antelope. Daughters love it for the light recoil. All three shoot but only two hunt and they both used it to take their first big game animals (WY antelope).

Saw a really nice bull elk hanging that was taken with a .25-06 and 117g Hornady. The shooter was a young lady 13 years old. She had a nice mulie buck hanging, too.

[the Black Spot]

So far mine looks like it's going to like the 117 hdy bt. Hear it is a good bullet. Maybe a little much for yotes though.

[Coyote_Hunter]

So far mine looks like it's going to like the 117 hdy bt. Hear it is a good bullet. Maybe a little much for yotes though.

No such thing as "a little much for yotes".

I've used .22LR, .22-250, .257 Roberts, 7mm RM, .375 Win and probably others I've forgotten about. They all worked,

[the Black Spot]

True. I guess i should have clarified: "too much" as they're probably not very fur friendly if i want to save the pelt.

[Coyote_Hunter]

That's a great deal!

You got a steal.

As to a .25-06, I would recommend getting a 6.5-06 instead, although you will probably have to go with a new barrel to do so. (I recommend a 1-8 twist.) Much better bullet selection for the 6.5-06, better external ballistics and still a very mild recoil. I went with 6.5-06AI when i built my custom 6.5 (Interarms Mark X action) and am very happy with it.