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.260 REM or .25-06?
« on: October 23, 2020, 05:07:26 AM »
Looking to get one either a .260 REM or .25-06 REM. I know I’ll probably get some discouraging comments but just looking for opinions honestly.  I’m looking at these for my deer and elk guns. I have a .30-06. And a .300. But I’m looking for something just a touch smaller. I don’t got the big $$ for a .28 Nosler. Which I’d like. But I’m open to any comments suggestions or anything anyone has to say. P.s .260 is one of my most favorite calibers to shoot. I shot my first deer with one when I was 12 years old. Just wondering about the comparison of the .25-06. Thanks

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2020, 05:43:46 AM »
Are you reloading?  Either one really, you can't go wrong.  A mid-1960's Rem Model 700 in .25-06 gets my attention though. 

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2020, 06:11:26 AM »
.260 over the 25-06 for me.

Im sure someone will be along shortly to suggest 6.5 Creedmoor. That is, after blow drying their hair and going to get a soy latte.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2020, 06:25:09 AM »
260 rem. The 25-06 is a good round but personaly i would chose the 260 rem for anything in North America under 400 yards

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2020, 06:53:44 AM »

Im sure someone will be along shortly to suggest 6.5 Creedmoor. That is, after blow drying their hair and going to get a soy latte.

Why not? The 260 & 6.5 CM are ballistically the same. The CM comes in a variety of more rifles and ammo too. If using one for elk I’d prefer heavier bullets, which is where the CM shines over the 260. I really like my 260, but when I wanted a full size rifle I went with the Creedmoor.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2020, 08:43:43 AM »

Im sure someone will be along shortly to suggest 6.5 Creedmoor. That is, after blow drying their hair and going to get a soy latte.

Why not? The 260 & 6.5 CM are ballistically the same. The CM comes in a variety of more rifles and ammo too. If using one for elk I’d prefer heavier bullets, which is where the CM shines over the 260. I really like my 260, but when I wanted a full size rifle I went with the Creedmoor.
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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2020, 08:47:05 AM »
There was a nice .260 for sale here in the classifieds recently.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2020, 08:52:12 AM »
I like both, but as a reloader, I would choose the 260 over the 25-06 due to bullet selection.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2020, 10:11:57 AM »

Im sure someone will be along shortly to suggest 6.5 Creedmoor. That is, after blow drying their hair and going to get a soy latte.

Only when I shoot my Creedmoor
Why not? The 260 & 6.5 CM are ballistically the same. The CM comes in a variety of more rifles and ammo too. If using one for elk I’d prefer heavier bullets, which is where the CM shines over the 260. I really like my 260, but when I wanted a full size rifle I went with the Creedmoor.
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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2020, 10:14:14 AM »
260 if it is one of those choices.  7mm-08 if you are open to a better option for elk.   

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2020, 10:59:09 AM »
Thank you all! I don’t reload via divorce and custody battle. Had to sell everything. So hopefully in the next few years I’ll get back into it.  Thank you guys

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2020, 12:25:41 PM »
I'd go 25/06. With good hand loads of Barnes 100 or 115gr TTS, you would have the ideal long range deer, sheep and antelope rifle.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2020, 01:12:26 PM »
I think the 260 pencils out better, but the 25-06 has sentimental value to me. I remember as a youth (many years ago) reading Bob Milek's stories in Outdoor Life. Milek hunted deer, antelope, and elk with a 25-06. His stories about hunting antelope in Wyoming are timeless. As I recall he even wrote about taking shots at ridiculous distances like 300+ yards with the 25-06. As an adult I always wanted a 25-06 and eventually bought one. It killed many antelope and will always keep a special place in my memories.

I doubt you will be disappointed in whichever caliber you choose.
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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2020, 01:26:49 PM »
I think the 260 pencils out better, but the 25-06 has sentimental value to me. I remember as a youth (many years ago) reading Bob Milek's stories in Outdoor Life. Milek hunted deer, antelope, and elk with a 25-06. His stories about hunting antelope in Wyoming are timeless. As I recall he even wrote about taking shots at ridiculous distances like 300+ yards with the 25-06. As an adult I always wanted a 25-06 and eventually bought one. It killed many antelope and will always keep a special place in my memories.

I doubt you will be disappointed in whichever caliber you choose.

Bob33, that’s the same reason I bought a 25-06...Bob Milek’s articles. Funny story, I was reloading for the 25 and had some questions. I picked up the phone and Called information for Thermopolis Wyoming and asked for Bob Milek...guess who picked up the phone!! Yes, Bob himself. He was one of my childhood idols. I would read anything he wrote.

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Re: .260 REM or .25-06?
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2020, 01:57:03 PM »
.260 over the 25-06 for me.

Im sure someone will be along shortly to suggest 6.5 Creedmoor. That is, after blow drying their hair and going to get a soy latte.

Those wussies....

6.5 PRC is what I'm looking at for a project next year, it pencils out to an 875 yard deer gun and elk to 550 ish.  It all depends if you want a certain round because you really like it, you want a long shooting gun, low recoil for deer, the deer don't seem to care.

Between the 260 and 25-06, the biggest difference seems to be the 260 fits a short action if that is important or you are looking at an AR platform.

 


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