Post by: Dave of TDG-Farms on December 12, 2013, 03:00:14 PM
On a side note, the 25-06 I am speaking of is a Ruger M77 25-06. When I was checking out the few rounds I have left 2 of them were 30-06 rounds. I dont have enough knowledge to fully understand but from what I have read, its not a good idea to put a 30-06 round through a 25-06 barrel and vise versa. In my mind the 30-06 would be a touch bigger then the 25-06. If this is the case, ill make sure to remove them from whats left. Thanks
Post by: Wazukie on December 12, 2013, 03:10:24 PM
Post by: Dave of TDG-Farms on December 12, 2013, 03:26:33 PM
Normally I wouldnt of even asked but just did some research online. But when you do a search asking if you can use a 30-06 round in a 25-06 rifle, the only thing that comes back in the versa part. Using a 25-06 round in a 30-06.
So wasnt sure if it was one of those things that you are "technically" not suppose to do but people do it anyways or if no one has been dumb enough to do it. Seeing how it makes sense not to. OH and on another side note, both rounds chambered in the rifle exactly the same. Id of had no idea if I had just grabbed the gun and headed out the door. Like I was going to do last night when a pack of yotes showed up at my back fence line. Thankfully the spot light and dogs scared em off first.
Post by: Wazukie on December 12, 2013, 03:29:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 12, 2013, 03:39:28 PM
As far as the difference in bullet weight between the 100 and 120, very little difference. The light one will start out faster but also slow down faster. The trajectories will not be significantly different.
Post by: et1702 on December 12, 2013, 03:40:54 PM
Now it may be that your brother reloaded for the 25-06 and used 30-06 casings re-sized to 25-06. I do this all the time. The way to know for sure is to mike the neck of the questionable case compared to the 25-06 case. Even then be careful until absolutely sure what you have.
Exactly, if there is a 25 cal bullet in the 30-06 case, you are OK. Someone just reloaded 25-06 rounds using a 30-06 case. But, be darn sure it's a 25 cal bullet before chambering.
ET
Post by: Rob on December 12, 2013, 04:05:58 PM
Pull the bullets, discard the powder, put in a new primer, resize, spec the case to known 25.06 dimensions and then you will know for sure if they are OK for a 25.06...
for all you know there is pistol powder in those shells...
Post by: Dave of TDG-Farms on December 12, 2013, 11:25:07 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on December 13, 2013, 10:37:00 AM
Best not to shoot unknown reloads.
Pull the bullets, discard the powder, put in a new primer, resize, spec the case to known 25.06 dimensions and then you will know for sure if they are OK for a 25.06...
for all you know there is pistol powder in those shells...
:tup:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 13, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
Best not to shoot unknown reloads.
Pull the bullets, discard the powder, put in a new primer, resize, spec the case to known 25.06 dimensions and then you will know for sure if they are OK for a 25.06...
for all you know there is pistol powder in those shells...
:tup:
:yeah: I agree--NEVER shoot someone else's reloads. I've been reloading for 40 years, and yet when friends want to buy my reloads, I put them off.... :twocents:
Post by: runningboard on December 22, 2013, 07:36:02 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 22, 2013, 07:48:26 AM
Best not to shoot unknown reloads.:yeah: :tup: :tup: I had a buddy go to a garage sale and buy a bunch of .270 bullets ...like 5 boxes ...he calls me up and tells me that they will not fit in his gun :dunno: all reloads .... I would never buy ammo from someone unless you know them ...especially reloads ...if they did not full length size the casing then most likely you will be strewed if they were originally fired from another gun ... :twocents:
Pull the bullets, discard the powder, put in a new primer, resize, spec the case to known 25.06 dimensions and then you will know for sure if they are OK for a 25.06...
for all you know there is pistol powder in those shells...