Which one and why in .25-06?

[Antlershed]

I'm trying to decide between a used cdl or buying a new sps stainless. Which do you think would be the better rifle?

[Houndhunter]

just how many guns have you bought in the last year?

[Jamieb]

Is the CDL SS?
I Think the sps's are a good value but I hate the bead blasted finish on them. I'm probably a little harder on my rifles then most but I scratch the hell out of that finish on the SS bbl. It leaves shinny scratches, as shinny as polished SS. I've got one SPS varmint in .223 that shoots really good so I'm going to keep it but I'll eventually get the SS all bead blasted.

[Jamieb]

BTW. I didn't say much about the CDL becuse I haven't any real experience with one. I only have one CDL and I haven't even put a round through it yet.

[Antlershed]

Is the CDL SS?
I Think the sps's are a good value but I hate the bead blasted finish on them. I'm probably a little harder on my rifles then most but I scratch the hell out of that finish on the SS bbl. It leaves shinny scratches, as shinny as polished SS. I've got one SPS varmint in .223 that shoots really good so I'm going to keep it but I'll eventually get the SS all bead blasted.

No, the CDL isn't SS. It has the carbon steel barrel, which is why I was leaning towards the SPS Stainless, but I'm with you in that I don't really care for the finish. I would love to have one of the old Senderos in .25-06, but there is only one on gunbroker and the guy wants $1300 for it.

[jackelope]

i see one of the 25-06 sendero's on 24hourcampfire every now and then. lots of remington guys over there.

[Antlershed]

I looked over there earlier real quick, but didn't see anything. I'll have to keep an eye on it. Thanks.

[ing]

I'd go with the CDL just because I like the looks of them better.  Are looking at Remington only?  If not check out Rugers M77 target rifle.  I have one in .25-06 and it shoots great. By far my most accurate rifle. The laminated stock and target grey barrel make it look real sharp also.

[Antlershed]

Yeah, i'm kind of stuck on Remingtons. I did find a guy selling a sendero, just waiting to hear his price.

[C-Money]

I like the CDL, they do look like a nice rifle!

[jackelope]

there's one on the campfire that sold a couple weeks ago for $795.00 in 25.06

[mossback91]

why do you want the 25-06?!?!

[Antlershed]

there's one on the campfire that sold a couple weeks ago for $795.00 in 25.06

There is a custom rem 700 in .25-06 going for $950 right now on there. I don't know much about the components he said were used though.

[Straight Shooter]

why do you want the 25-06?!?!

My dad loves the caliber (I'm a .30 kinda guy).  He gave me a heavy-barreled H&R in .25-06 a few years ago... it's still sitting in the gun safe collecting dust.  Why not .270 or even .243/7mm-08?  I gave my dad a .257 Roberts... it's a great caliber (used it on javalina in Texas), but I just couldn't find a place for it.  The .223, .243 .308/.30-06 will take care of anything I hunt .  To each, their own... I'm just having trouble understanding the appeal of .25-06.

[jackelope]

.25's a great caliber for most everything we hunt here including predators and bears with a nice light recoil and great ballistics.