.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.

 

[ACHILLES]

My 25SST is running the 131s at 3292fps now, 30shot avg

Got a chance to shoot 2 5shot groups at 750. It was in decent wind so they should shrink a little in better conditions. First was 6.7” second is 5.7”
With a 100 yard zero it’s 10.2moa or 2.9mils to 750 at 1000DA.

 

[ACHILLES]

It was a calm evening yesterday. Had 4 rounds left for the 25sst out of the 20 I loaded a few weeks ago. Setup at 750yds again, wind was 2mph 3cl. Dialed 10.5U, .25R Group was just over 4”

 

[sierracharlie338]

It was a calm evening yesterday. Had 4 rounds left for the 25sst out of the 20 I loaded a few weeks ago. Setup at 750yds again, wind was 2mph 3cl. Dialed 10.5U, .25R Group was just over 4”

Yeah that’s money! Nice shooting

 

[ACHILLES]

Thank you, that was the only load I tested. Loaded up 61gr at + .020” and done.

 

[schmidty3]

Drew first blood with the 25 prc.

135s. 3000 fps. Fireforming load. 23.25" barrel.

3 does on depredation tags.

2 quartering too (they were curious creatures). And 1 neck shot to finish a spined doe.

300 yards. Pass thru. I hit a little high as I think she walked towards me a bit more then I expected. Substantial carnage. Sadly took out portions of backstrap and found a good sized lead chunk in a tender. (Not pictured)

130 yards. No pass thru. Right thru the shoulder. Found a chunk of jacket under the hide 4" right in the entry on the near side. Shoulder was scrapped. Hole under the shoulder was 2.5" diameter. Lung matter pouring out.

220 yard finisher. She dropped from a fellows shot. But I realized her head was still up after a bit. All I could see was the upper neck/head from a standing position. Tripod standing, trekking pole rear. Right where I wanted it and she was on to Valhalla.

I directly compared those wounds to 2 of my dad's with a 6.5 prc 156 eol at 2750 fps.

The 156s were more effective.

Excited to try the 133s. Using the now once fired brass, the load is dialed in! (I came a lil on that 58 gr group and POI). 133s at 3070 fps is the hunting load this fall!

 

[Grundy53]

Finally had some time to mess with my new 20" 7 twist .257 wby mag barrel. I loaded up 8 rounds with 65 grains of N565 and topped with 134 eldms. I had extractor marks but no stiff bolt lift. I'll probably back it of a grain and try again.

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[Grundy53]

I also just picked up another rifle from the shop had a new 18" 1 in 7 twist 25-06AI barrel put on. I'm planning on using 134 eldms but I wanted to fire form some brass first. Shot 20 rounds of factory hornaday 25-06 with 117 gr interlocks.

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