25-06 Mountain rifle

[et1702]

I like my 25-06 better than any rifle I've ever owned.  She's an InterArms Mark X (M98 style action) with 24" barrel and 3x9 Leupold.  I bought her when I was 15 (over 32 years ago) and she still shoots 1/2" to 3/4' groups @ 100yrds.  If you don't like the Ruger, look for an InterArms Mark X.  They are tough to find, as the custom builders love the action.  But, sometimes you can still find a good deal.

[splitshot]

i just got a tikka ,t-3 in 25-06 and love it.  it is very light. i am old(70)  and cant handle the weight like you young fellers.  mike w

[Skillet]

Turns out my rifle is a "flat bolt", but still don't know what advantage that holds.  Maybe it's just a way to tell what the age of the rifle is, I dunno.  Guys on the Ruger forums use the term a lot as a good thing, and describe how to tell a flat bolt from a non-flat bolt rifle, but I didn't see any posts that tell me WHY a flat bolt Ruger is desirable/better.   Anybody have any ideas?  If the gun is worth a lot more than what I paid for it, I don't want to start modifying it for accuracy and ruin the value...

[Biggerhammer]

I don't think your going to have to worry about devaluing a Ruger. Its not like on the average Remington's and Rugers are worth lets say the same as a Pre-64 Win70 from the same time period.

[Encore 280]

Sounds like you like the bolt actions but have you thought about a T/C Encore or Pro Hunter? You can get a 24, 26, or 28" barrel for darn near any caliber. Just my  Good luck.

[Skillet]

I don't think your going to have to worry about devaluing a Ruger. Its not like on the average Remington's and Rugers are worth lets say the same as a Pre-64 Win70 from the same time period.

Copy that.  Looks like the whole "flat bolt" is just an aesthetic thing, anyway.  I will proceed with the "accurizing"...

[Skillet]

Sounds like you like the bolt actions but have you thought about a T/C Encore or Pro Hunter? You can get a 24, 26, or 28" barrel for darn near any caliber. Just my  Good luck.

I like the bolts, but would consider a single in a classic wood/blued gun.  Ruger #1?

[Encore 280]

I believe you can get the Encore with wood and blued barrel.

[ing]

Sounds like you like the bolt actions but have you thought about a T/C Encore or Pro Hunter? You can get a 24, 26, or 28" barrel for darn near any caliber. Just my  Good luck.

I like the bolts, but would consider a single in a classic wood/blued gun.  Ruger #1?

A Ruger #1 in 25-06 would be a great rifle.  Too bad they discontinued the best model of #1 last year, the #1B.  They do still chamber a 25-06 in their #1 Varmint, but I prefer the #1B because of the longer 26 inch barrel.

[Wazukie]

Ruger #1 is an awesome rifle, I have the 1B in 25-06 shoots sub moa with the hand loads.  Not sure it would be the best bet for a mountain rifle though, they are heavy.

THey shoot straight though

[BOWHUNTER45]

You want a sweet gun ? get a Remington model 700 MT. Rifle ....I have one in a .270 but a buddy of mine bought one the same time I did in a 25-06 we have shot alot of sheet with them .....bUT DO TO THE THIN BARRELS on them they are good for a 3 shot group at 100 which will hold a 1/2 in to a 3/4 in group at 100 ...but its the first shot I worry about and never in my life had I ever had to shoot more than twice at any big game BUT NOW COYOTES A DIFFERENT STORY  I bought my kid a 25-06 in the tikka 3 and it dots right out of the box and light ...love it !!