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

[Harvey_NW]

25-284 shooting 134 eldm. Coworker has never shot over 100 yards and smoked this buck first shot off a tripod at 600 yards. Then I shot the buck on the ground at 804 yards. Love this thing.

What's your bbl length and MV out of that setup? Sounds badass!

 

[ID-Muley]

What's your bbl length and MV out of that setup? Sounds badass!

22in and 2952 not pushing it. Just stupid accurate.

 

[blacktailcentral]

With the new tmks coming out and talk about the jacket thickness, has anyone cross sectioned the 131bj and 134 eldm?

 

[TimberHunter]

Does the Sauer 100 stock shoot much different than a T3x stock?

I was surprised to find the same with the Sauer 100 6.5 I came into.
I took it to S2H last June as my "big" rifle. I thought "it's just a 6.5, I can deal with the stock..."
It was a PITA compared to a Rokstok!
I cut a piece of pine to fit the stock parralel to bore and taped it to the bottom of the butt like the Rokstok is. Not fighting the butt driving back and down made it easier to control and more fun to shoot.

 

[BishBeCool]

25-06 berger 115 HVLD at about 65 yards

 

[longrangelead]

Does the Sauer 100 stock shoot much different than a T3x stock?

it does. with a slightly negative comb and the heel is almost at bore line, it wants to shoot.
with the flat toe I made, it shoots similar to a Rokstok.

 

[ReaptheHeat]

Can someone talk me out of using the new 112 CX or 117 LRX as a primary elk rifle? Ballistics look pretty amazing and low recoil in a sub 7 lb setup. Was thinking a 25 PRC.

 

[ACHILLES]

Can someone talk me out of using the new 112 CX or 117 LRX as a primary elk rifle? Ballistics look pretty amazing and low recoil in a sub 7 lb setup.

If I remember correctly in the wby podcast they were saying the 117LRX tip is different from any other Lrx tip. I think they said they were inserting the tip in the bullet then turning it down to spec afterwards. I assume to reduce runout. Should be a good option for shooters that require copper.

 

[grizz19]

Can someone talk me out of using the new 112 CX or 117 LRX as a primary elk rifle? Ballistics look pretty amazing and low recoil in a sub 7 lb setup. Was thinking a 25 PRC.

I’d look hard at the 117 or 122 McGuire bullet. I’ve talked to some guys who have used them quite a bit with fantastic results. I have the 117 loaded in my 25 creed. Shoots stupid good, hoping to get some pigs killed with it very soon

 

[ReaptheHeat]

I’d look hard at the 117 or 122 McGuire bullet. I’ve talked to some guys who have used them quite a bit with fantastic results. I have the 117 loaded in my 25 creed. Shoots stupid good, hoping to get some pigs killed with it very soon

Those are pricey bullets!

 

[grizz19]

Those are pricey bullets!

They definitely aren’t cheap I’ve shot the hammers as well and had good luck with them. Both bullets are super accurate. Not cheap but for the consistency it’s worth it for me.

 

[adamantine]

Can someone talk me out of using the new 112 CX or 117 LRX as a primary elk rifle? Ballistics look pretty amazing and low recoil in a sub 7 lb setup. Was thinking a 25 PRC.

I’m with you, best copper ballistics this side of a hard recoiling 7mm.

Of note, Hornady 25CM superformance is 3150fps, and 25 RPM is some how also 3150fps.

That Hornady factory load hits 2200fps at 560yds from a 20 inch barrel. Pretty ridiculous, almost identical ballistics to 7PRC

I’ve killed 3 elk with 6.5 120CX and all were dead in 50yds with one shot. 200fps faster (non tikka barrel) and .007 smaller is going to be fantastic

 

[ReaptheHeat]

I’m with you, best copper ballistics this side of a hard recoiling 7mm.

Of note, Hornady 25CM superformance is 3150fps, and 25 RPM is some how also 3150fps.

That Hornady factory load hits 2200fps at 560yds from a 20 inch barrel. Pretty ridiculous, almost identical ballistics to 7PRC

I’ve killed 3 elk with 6.5 120CX and all were dead in 50yds with one shot. 200fps faster (non tikka barrel) and .007 smaller is going to be fantastic

Yep exactly what I'm thinking. I haven't used monos on game but was thinking bullet diameter would be more critical than other bullet types. Glad the 6.5 worked well on elk.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

22in and 2952 not pushing it. Just stupid accurate.

Waiting for RL23 to be available somewhat locally. I'm not paying $100+ for one pound shipped.

 

[Benjy howell]

Waiting for RL23 to be available somewhat locally. I'm not paying $100+ for one pound shipped.

Midway usa has r23 in stock

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Midway usa has r23 in stock

Thank you and it's $106 after shipping and hazmat.

I actually asked a guy on LRH to run a QL for me, and it turns out that N560 "should" be the fastest out of my setup. I bought a pound and am gonna give it a try. I attached the sims he ran for me for several powders for reference.

• 22" 1:7.5 tw
• 3.14 COL
• Lapua 6.5-284 brass, necked down to 25-284
• Fired case empty weight of 198.1 and 266.1 full of H2O for 68 grains total capacity

 

[Chase4566]

REM700 that I picked up used. Bedded the action, Timney trigger. Worked up handloads with the 120gr Sierra Gameking HPBT (discontinued but thanks to forum scouring I sourced 600 of them). Running right at 3100fps. Not bug hole groups, but consistently sub-moa out to 300 which is the furthest I’ve shot it.

I have only shot two pigs with it. They lined up and I got a 2 for 1 shot. Right at 100yds, bullet traveled through both piggies with massive damage. Brother in law was invited to a high fence ranch out in Laredo, Tx. He took a couple whitetail bucks, a fallow and a black buck. Damage was impressive and if they moved they didn’t make it far.