25.06 v. 6.5mm 06

dchristian

July 07, 2003 11:01

What is the practical difference between these two calibers. They both seem to be 30.06 necked down to 6.5 mm.
Thanks,
dchristian

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  buckdeer

  July 07, 2003 11:22

  the 25-06 is a .257 caliber bullet and the 6.5 is a .264 caliber bullet so the 6.5 can shoot bullets of a heavier weight then the 25-06 but the 25 can shoot at a higher velocity then the 6.5

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  Kdub

  July 07, 2003 13:26

  And they are both considered "over-bore" for caliber, meaning hard on throats. Nevertheless, I'm fond of both. They are exceedingly accurate and hard hitting. Easy to reload, too.
  
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  dchristian

  July 07, 2003 14:00

  Thanks for the information, I have another related question, how does the 260 compare to the 25.06 and the 6.5 mm 06?
  Thanks,
  dchristian

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  Tailgunner1954

  July 07, 2003 15:14

  The 260Rem is a 308Win or 7mm-08Rem necked down to 6.5mm (or a 243 necked up, same thing)
  Just like the 308 vs the 30-06, it dosn't give up much velocity with the lighter bullets (80-120gr), but does fall behind when you get up into the heavy for caliber ones (155-160gr) due to lack of powder capacity.
  

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  Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.

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  kingjoey

  July 07, 2003 16:42

  Just get a 6mm Rem and stop your sniveling[:D]
  
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  ohioghog

  July 07, 2003 18:21

  6mm rules..[:D] hey kj, long time no see.

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  bambihunter

  July 07, 2003 21:15

  There was also a 6mm-06 wildcat... That aside, either of them, as will a .257 roberts, a .243 win, and a 6mm rem should all do what you're likely wanting from them. If it is purely for varmit hunting - go with the .220 Swift!

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  warcrob

  July 08, 2003 02:19

  257 roberts cases run about 35 to 37 dollars a hundered, 25-06 brass runs about 25, 27 a hundered. If you can't find a source for 25-06 brass it ca be easily formed from 30-06 brass.
  Someone once told me that the 257 roberts is the most effecient 25 cal round out there. I still like my 25-06 for two very sound reasons, It is exteremly accurate and it is easy on the shoulder. I can load it up for big game or down for varmits.
  
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