.260 vs. 25-06
Looking at these two calibers and have some questions. I have shot a 25-06 and I really like it. I havent shot a .260rem but I was hoping someone has.
1. Which is the better whitetail cartridge?
2. Which is more accurate? The gun will most likely be a ruger m77
3. How does the recoil compare?
4. Is one better than the other for long range shooting
1. Which is the better whitetail cartridge?
2. Which is more accurate? The gun will most likely be a ruger m77
3. How does the recoil compare?
4. Is one better than the other for long range shooting
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This question is like asking which is better, .308 or .30-06. The .308 is about 90% of an -06 in terms of down range energy. The .25-06 is a .30-06 necked down to .257. The .260 is a .308 necked down to .264. The .25-06 is a little over bore and will have a velocity edge on the .260. The ballistic coeffecient of the .264 bullet is outstanding. I shot a .260 and think it is a great whitetail cartridge. The .25-06 probably has the edge. With premium ammo and a good rifle probably little accuracy difference. A better trigger in the 77 will help. A little less recoil on the .260. Long range the .264 will probably be a touch more stable, while the -06 has a velocity edge. .260 ammo is somewhat difficult to find and lacks a great variety of choice. A great cartridge that is likely to fall by the wayside, while the -06 will retain popularity and thus diversity of ammo choices. 0 -
1. Which is the better whitetail cartridge? Neither
2. Which is more accurate? The gun will most likely be a ruger m77. 260 more than likely. But each firearm is it's own entity.
3. How does the recoil compare? 7mm-08.
4. Is one better than the other for long range shooting. 25-06
AlleninAlaska
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Why do you say neither is a better whitetail cartridge?The 25-06 is an awesome whitetail cartridge.Just last year I took 3 does,a 12 point 200 lbs., and a 200 lbs 8 point with it.It is a great whitetail cartridge.Well I am down here in the south so I typically dont shoot past 300-400 yards,but most people dont feel comfortable shooting past that anywhere.
Brian
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He means that there is no effective difference between the 2 on deer. It's a ford/chevy/dodge thing.
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
Ohh ok I was getin defensive there for a min....[:D]
Brian
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Ive got a mark 2 ruger 77 in 25-06 and I whitetail hunted with it for about 7 years. the thing will wear you out. it is heavy as i dont know what. it has a medium weight barrel and is 2 inches longer than the 270. when i bought it there was no 260, but i bought one of those. a remington model 7 and it was a good gun. it was small and lightweight and was much better suited to my needs. then i got a weatherby mark 5 ultra lightweight in 257 weatherby magnum and forgot about both of them. neither of them really kicked and i have killed lots of deer with both of them. as for downrange performance, you have to go with the 25-06.
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I can't answer your questions but here are ballistics for velocity and energy for both cartridges.
Legend:
Blue Line = 25-06
Red Line = 260 Remington
Regards,
Heavyiron
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Heavyiron, your chart is deceptive. How about comparing two bullets with the same or nearly the same cross sectional density. You've got a heavy .257 vs a lighter .264, if they were more equal in the density department the 260Rem would never have the edge in either chart.
The point that you can get the 260Rem in a much trimmer package then the Ruger M77 is valid. Personally I keep both, a custom 6.5x55swede and laminate 25-06 and not worry about it.0 -
ern,
You are very observant in noting the difference in this example. The BC (the ratio of sectional density to its coefficient form) is the actual difference in this comparison and the bullet weights are both 120 grains. The sectional densities (M/d^2) must be slightly different because they are different calibers. In other words, the higher the BC (which is usually a tabled value) the more aerodynamic the bullet. In this example, the 260 is slightly more aerodynamic. This difference shows up at about 180 yards on the velocity chart where the 260 overtakes the 25-06.
My intent was not to decieve, but these were the closest comparisons based on the choices allowed by the software. What this points out is the exact performance of each of these cartridges will depend a great deal upon bullet choice. Even with identical bullet weights, and slightly different BCs (as in this example), the performance of each is so similar that it doesn't really make much if any real difference in performance.
I believe this is exactly the opinion that most people have expressed to the question from Travis.
Just my opinion.
Heavy
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25-06 is unnecessarily LOUD. It can reach out a little more, but the clear choice of your two is the .260.
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