Poll - One all around single cartridge under conditions

[USAF Ret]

I’d be taking a harder look at that 25-06 you have assuming it’s in a decent rifle platform. A 25-06 with a 110gr Accubond would be a hard recipe to beat given your parameters.

I have heard a few folks talk about the 25-06 as an elk cartridge. I always thought it was not quite enough for an elk. I have a good stash of different bullets, but no Accubonds.

Hornday
110 ELD-X
117 Interlock
90 CX

Sierra
117 Gameking
110 TGK Gamechanger

Speer
120 Grand Slam

Nosler
100 grain Partition

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I have heard a few folks talk about the 25-06 as an elk cartridge. I always thought it was not quite enough for an elk. I have a good stash of different bullets, but no Accubonds.

Hornday
110 ELD-X
117 Interlock
90 CX

Sierra
117 Gameking
110 TGK Gamechanger

Speer
120 Grand Slam

Nosler
100 grain Partition

I rebuilt my shot-out .25-06 with a 1:8” twist. I would have happily used the old 117 and 120-grain bullets on any North American game, but now that there are excellent 133, 134, and 138-grain bullets available, I think my 1:8” twist .25-06 might make my .270 obsolete (it is already, to be fair, I only keep it as a loaner).

 

[USAF Ret]

I rebuilt my shot-out .25-06 with a 1:8” twist. I would have happily used the old 117 and 120-grain bullets on any North American game, but now that there are excellent 133, 134, and 138-grain bullets available, I think my 1:8” twist .25-06 might make my .270 obsolete (it is already, to be fair, I only keep it as a loaner).

If I had a cheap stock Vanguard, I might get a Criterion barrel in that twist. This is the one with the beautiful wood stock and I really don't want to mess with it. It would be great to shoot those heavier bullets, though. What speed are you getting?

 

[wyosam]

Funny, I went to take pictures of the PRC to sell it. Showed my wife and she said, "No, put it back into the safe." I am in physical therapy and she wants me to wait. I am holding on everything to see if they can fix some of my issues, or at least make it more tolerable.

I went hunting this weekend and discovered I can no longer hunt tree stands. I have a nerve in my back that causes me issues and I had to use a cane the next day to get around I hurt so bad. I could not put weight on my right leg.

I feel that. So many seemingly minor activities leave me completely hosed for the next couple days. Hope they can get you some relief.


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[USAF Ret]

I feel that. So many seemingly minor activities leave me completely hosed for the next couple days. Hope they can get you some relief.


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I really appreciate it. I have just gotten to where if something does not work, make adjustments. They have 3 box blinds on the farm. I just ordered one to donate. I told them the only catch is they have to name it after my late son, as all of the blinds and stands have a name so you can check them out. This one will be Andrew's stand. It is a Maverick 5 side with a 5' platform. It will be super easy to get into. No contorting.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

If I had a cheap stock Vanguard, I might get a Criterion barrel in that twist. This is the one with the beautiful wood stock and I really don't want to mess with it. It would be great to shoot those heavier bullets, though. What speed are you getting?

I haven’t reloaded the heavy bullets yet. My reloading equipment is down at my family farm and I haven’t been there since I broke my leg in early August. It’s mostly healed now and I am going upland bird hunting in Montana this weekend, then I should be fully immersed in hunting season. But I have until mid-November for rifle season, so I expect to get some time to develop a load between now and then.

 

[USAF Ret]

I haven’t reloaded the heavy bullets yet. My reloading equipment is down at my family farm and I haven’t been there since I broke my leg in early August. It’s mostly healed now and I am going upland bird hunting in Montana this weekend, then I should be fully immersed in hunting season. But I have until mid-November for rifle season, so I expect to get some time to develop a load between now and then.

Please report back.

The farm I hunt also does quail, chukkar, and pheasant hunts. The place they raise the birds is 30' high and 100 yards long. They are as close to wild birds as I have ever hunted and the guide's dogs are absolutely amazing. Had one last year where the dog was pointing with a pheasant in his mouth. Looking back, I wish I would have put down my shotgun and took pictures or video.

 

[USAF Ret]

Another thought. The nice gentleman who reached out about the ID Veteran elk hunt, said they basically ride you around in a side by side looking for elk and mule deer. I would have to as I cannot walk any distance at all. I could add some weight to my rifle since I don't have to carry it. Maybe get it up around 11-12 pounds and that can tame the recoil on the larger calibers.