.25 Cal (Quarter Bore) / Big Game Success - 25 Creed, 25-284, 25-06, 25 PRC, 25 SAUM

[grizz19]

Roger that, and if a guy truly wants a a fast 25 in a shorter barrel (18-20"), with the 130 class bullets, you have to step it up to 25WSM, 25SST, 25/7PRC, or the old standby 257WBY. The 25/6.8 Western and 25 Mega are also options, but I don't know much about them.

Because I didn't hit my 25-284 goal of 3k MV with the 134 in a 22", I may go the other direction and cut it down to 18" and shoot the 110 ELDX or 115 NBT around 3k MV. Those number are very close to the 6-284 with the 108 ELDM, and at 500 yards the velocity, drop, and windage between the two are essentially a tie with 52 grains of N550.

I just love the handling of my daughter's suppressed 18" 7-08, and we all know by now that light bullets kill admirably when driven fast.

I had actually considered that 110 ELDX if I cannot get the speed I wanted out of the 130 class Bullets. I have not read up on them as much though to see how guys like them.

 

[Bluefish]

I am waiting to try the 128 eldx. So far it appears to only be in 25 cm loaded ammo. I have a 25-35 ai that is only going about 2200 with the 134’s, but should be solid 300 yards for deer. Might be able to get another 50 fps with the 128.
My 25-06 will be a short barrel 25 cm for the next barrel. Maybe as short as 16”. Velocity will be down, but still plenty for the 134’s on deer. If I need longer range then use the 25 prc.