25.06

Muznz · 05-06-2007, 09:19 PM

I own a tikka 270 but im thinking of rebarreling it to 25.06
I hunt Feral Goats Deer and pigs.

I think 25.06 will handle everything i hunt .

What you guys think?

Midas · 05-06-2007, 09:23 PM

Just buy a new gun, man, no need to rebarrel. Yes, the 25-06 is a fine cartridge for the game you mentioned.

Mooseman684 · 05-07-2007, 01:10 AM

Why in gods green earth would you want to decrease bullet diameter to .25 when you are already shooting an 06 necked down to .27 caliber ???
That is what a .270 is....
And already a proven performer for the game you are hunting....
Rich

Johnny_Revolver · 05-07-2007, 02:54 AM

I concur with the above, why go to the expense of a new barrel for twenty thousands of an inch? A bee`s dick for the difference.

samuel · 05-07-2007, 05:14 AM

I once shot a woodchuck at 336 lazer yds using a 75gr VMAX in a .25-06.I shot a woodchuck at 327yds using a 100gr fbhp in a .270win.Both were destroyed.I shot a 270lb black bear in the lungs at 35yds with a 100gr fbhp in a .25-06.I shot a 320lb black bear at 27yds using a 130gr fbhp in a .270win.The lungs were destroyed in both.The standard 1in10 twist in both makes it questionable to use heavier than 100gr in the .25-06 and 130gr in the .270win.Using 26" barrels and the newer slower burning powders both can really be improved on over factory balistics.Both can be loaded to shoot flatter than the .22-250.The .25-06 will be about an 1" flatter than the .270win in varmint class at 400yds but the .270win will have more power with hunting bullets.The .25-06 drops well below the 1800lb mark at 300yds,about 1100+.The .270win.is about 1300lbs at 300yds.I find no real difference in accuracy in either.You know you need a new .25-06 so you can compare it to your .270win.Tell your woman you have my permission.Both are high capacity casings and dont show their potential in less than 26" barrels where you can utilise slower burn rates. samuel.

JoeLee · 05-07-2007, 07:07 AM

Aside from a slight difference in bullet weights ,the 25-06 and 270 preform about the same, both being necked down 30-06s.

billy · 05-07-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 338WinMag

Just buy a new gun, man, no need to rebarrel. Yes, the 25-06 is a fine cartridge for the game you mentioned.

around here gunsmiths are expensive. i would buy another gun.but thats just me cuz i would want 2 rifles instead of just 1 all by its lonesome

Midas · 05-07-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

around here gunsmiths are expensive. i would buy another gun.but thats just me cuz i would want 2 rifles instead of just 1 all by its lonesome

LOL, I agree

Nathan123 · 05-07-2007, 09:47 PM

If you can get out of it cheaper than buying a new rifle then go for it mate, if not i would buy another rifle. 25-06 will serve you well.

Pumpkinheaver · 05-07-2007, 10:12 PM

The 25-06 is an awsome cartridge but if you have a .270 I don't think I would rebarrel it to 25-06 unless there is something wrong with the .270 bbl. Now if your gonna buy another rifle then get a 25-06, or if the bbl on the .270 is burned out I'd do it.

05-06-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
Muznz Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kaukapakapa North Island New Zealand Posts: 108 Images: 13	25.06 I own a tikka 270 but im thinking of rebarreling it to 25.06 I hunt Feral Goats Deer and pigs. I think 25.06 will handle everything i hunt . What you guys think?

05-06-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,807 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Just buy a new gun, man, no need to rebarrel. Yes, the 25-06 is a fine cartridge for the game you mentioned. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

05-07-2007, 01:10 AM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Why in gods green earth would you want to decrease bullet diameter to .25 when you are already shooting an 06 necked down to .27 caliber ??? That is what a .270 is.... And already a proven performer for the game you are hunting.... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-07-2007, 02:54 AM	#4
Johnny_Revolver Gun Liker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,209 Blog Entries: 6	I concur with the above, why go to the expense of a new barrel for twenty thousands of an inch? A bee`s dick for the difference. __________________ It`s a good life, provided you don`t weaken.

05-07-2007, 05:14 AM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	I once shot a woodchuck at 336 lazer yds using a 75gr VMAX in a .25-06.I shot a woodchuck at 327yds using a 100gr fbhp in a .270win.Both were destroyed.I shot a 270lb black bear in the lungs at 35yds with a 100gr fbhp in a .25-06.I shot a 320lb black bear at 27yds using a 130gr fbhp in a .270win.The lungs were destroyed in both.The standard 1in10 twist in both makes it questionable to use heavier than 100gr in the .25-06 and 130gr in the .270win.Using 26" barrels and the newer slower burning powders both can really be improved on over factory balistics.Both can be loaded to shoot flatter than the .22-250.The .25-06 will be about an 1" flatter than the .270win in varmint class at 400yds but the .270win will have more power with hunting bullets.The .25-06 drops well below the 1800lb mark at 300yds,about 1100+.The .270win.is about 1300lbs at 300yds.I find no real difference in accuracy in either.You know you need a new .25-06 so you can compare it to your .270win.Tell your woman you have my permission.Both are high capacity casings and dont show their potential in less than 26" barrels where you can utilise slower burn rates. samuel. Last edited by samuel; 05-07-2007 at 05:17 AM.

05-07-2007, 07:07 AM	#6
JoeLee Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North New York State. Posts: 1,241	Aside from a slight difference in bullet weights ,the 25-06 and 270 preform about the same, both being necked down 30-06s.

05-07-2007, 09:47 PM	#9
Nathan123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W, Australia Posts: 355	If you can get out of it cheaper than buying a new rifle then go for it mate, if not i would buy another rifle. 25-06 will serve you well.

05-07-2007, 10:12 PM	#10
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	The 25-06 is an awsome cartridge but if you have a .270 I don't think I would rebarrel it to 25-06 unless there is something wrong with the .270 bbl. Now if your gonna buy another rifle then get a 25-06, or if the bbl on the .270 is burned out I'd do it. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!