Quarter bore: 25 Creedmoor or 25-08

[JAC8504]

I’m a huge .25 caliber fan. With the newish assergence of higher bc 25 caliber offerings from Berger and blackjack I want to tinker with my first “custom”. I’d like a lighter recoiling 25. Either 25-08 or 25 CM for the short action and light recoil for deer/pronghorn/ coyote cartridge. (I have two 25-06) I just want to share bullets.

order faster twist barrel and find dies.
Which one is probably the better option?

please spare the “get 6.5/ 6/ 25 bob

 

[YBPS]

25x47 Lapua

 

[willfrye027]

I don’t know enough about the 25-08..but I love my 25cm. Very easy to load for and dies are no problem just using Redding type S and a 6.5cm seating die. Good reamers designed for these bullets are already out there. Probably a better chance of ending up with an accurate build given proven components/parts/reamers.

 

[Hunterbug]

I would go with the 25 Souper, aka 25-08. I have a Bob and a Bob AI but I would like to get a Souper too. Just because.

 

[Dcrafton]

I have a 25 PRC. Awesome. Blackjacks are ok for target but I’ve had 200 bought and paid for since 1/1/2021 and still have not seen them.
I ordered and received 300 Berger 133 last week and received them yesterday.


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[sndmn11]

25x47 looks neat and efficient.

 

[eLightfoot]

Between those two, build the 25creedmoor. Lots have been built. Best brass options, reamers, load data, etc.

 

[B23]

25-284