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debo24
Is a 25 WSSM a good round? How longe range is it? Is it accurate? What is a good gun for it?
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  • debo24
    Does anyone have in info on loading 25 WSSM or now does it group
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  • debo24
    Reponses would be great!
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  • hadjii
    Personally, I would go with the Browning A-Bolt.I like the short throw bolt. I like the magazine set-up with the A-Bolt, and I think the asthetics of the A-Bolt are pleasing. The only thing I don't like the A-Bolt is the "Made in Japan" stamp on the barrel, but that really isn't a reason at all, just a preference that I am slowly getting over.
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  • Beeramid
    I own an A-Bolt[^]

    I like the short 60 degree bolt throw, as well as the palm swell, and detachable magazine. It'll shoot too.
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  • skyfish
    I have the A-bolt as well, agree on all above. Especially the bolt through, very short 60 degrees, seems shorter when coupled with the shortness of the round.

    Two things I fixed with my rifle, I changed the trigger spring. Factory was too heavy. Used a medium spring in my spring kit from Timney, the light spring I would only use in a target rifle, maybe a heavy barrel varmint.

    Also, stock is a hair short IMO. Don't notice when I have lots of clothes out hunting in January. But at the range in the summer it seems short.

    All in all, like the round a lot, capable of what I need it for. Very light rifle if I have to go far on foot.
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  • dfletcher
    The Coyote is a fair amount heavier than the Browning, isn't it? If the gun's for carrying about I'd go Browning, for sitting and shooting or target I'd go Coyote.
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  • tsr1965
    I have a Model 70 Ultimate Shadow in Stainless. It needed serious work out of the box, but I got it NIB for $400.00. After I took care of the evils of last day manufacturing, it is one of my favorate rifles. It will shoot with the Browning ALL DAY. I believe Sandwarrior has a Coyote or Stealth in 25 WSSM...loves his too.

    To answer the original question...for out of the box, go with the Browning.

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  • stevecrea
    My Browning Medallion A-bolt in .223 has been one of my all time favorite rifles. The only thing I had done to it was to have the trigger slicked up a bit. It was accurate out of the box, fast-handling, useful, and never, ever, malfunctioned in 6000 rounds.
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  • 22hipower
    I have the M70 Coyote in 25 WSSM and a 223 WSSM in Browning Stainless Stalker. If the Browning you're considering has the light contour (thin) barrel the upside is that it is light, easy to carry, etc. as said in other posts. A downside is that the light thin barrel heats up quickly; at least in the 223 WSSM and accuracy deteriorates rapidly after three shots. The 25 WSSM is heavier, total weight and has a larger contour barrel that doesn't heat up as quickly. I've gotten a little better accuracy from the Browning 223 WSSM but only after a lot of load work (Barnes TSX FB 53 grain is a half inch at 100 load), careful cleaning, and ten minutes between shots. The M70 25 WSSM isn't quite as good for accuracy but probably could be with careful load work. If you don't reload you might want to consider something other than the WSSMs; not sure how long factory ammo will be readily available. I'd buy either rifle again.
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  • mrbruce
    You better plan on buying up as much brass or loaded rounds as you can, it won't be around very long. Don't see that chambering offered as new these days with any of the majors......
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  • sandwarrior
    debo24,

    The 25 WSSM is an excellent choice. 25-06 velocities on .257 Rob loads. As noted the clear difference here is what you plan on using it for. A lot of walking and the Browning seems to be the sure bet. A lot of sitting and shooting long range, the Coyote seems to be the sure bet. Cost could be a factor. Brownings typically run a lot more most places I've been.
    Where I'm at, all the Winchesters have been marked up...except the WSSM's that have been marked down. Ammo is extremely high and brass is obtainable. I have roughly 800 pieces. It will probably go like a lot of brass the big makers do. Seasonal. No one produces 7x57 rifles but brass comes out every year.

    Anyhow, back to the round. Is there any particular reason you chose it? I like mine a lot and find it's efficiency is great. But it also is hard on brass and needs to be annealed regularly. Not a hard task but tedious. Accuracy out of my Stealth II the other day was 4 bullets into one small hole and one right next to the hole. So if you got a good rifle, in either the Browning or the Win 70 I think you'd be happy. Let us know if you need reloading info.
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