Post by: Freedumb88 on July 03, 2019, 08:16:38 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 03, 2019, 08:28:32 PM
If you are hunting bigger game like elk bear I would look more to it with 140 or + bullet.
Not saying you cant kill bigger with the 25-06 but 100/120 is common and I like a little more weight for big bones.
Post by: jdb on July 03, 2019, 08:35:10 PM
Post by: Freedumb88 on July 03, 2019, 08:53:11 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 03, 2019, 08:53:20 PM
Both are nice cartridges, but if I had identical rifles in both calibers I'd be hard pressed to think of a hunt where I'd rather take the 25-06. I would rather have the 7MM-08 for some hunts, as Carp noted.
Post by: jdb on July 03, 2019, 09:52:25 PM
Post by: Freedumb88 on July 03, 2019, 09:57:33 PM
The only scenario I can see the 25/06 having any advantage (it would be by thin margin) would maybe be on an antelope hunt.what makes you say it would have the advantage
Post by: jackelope on July 03, 2019, 10:50:33 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 03, 2019, 10:52:36 PM
The 7-08 is a short action so a little more compact. Better heavier bullet selection.
Both have relatively light recoil.
I love my 25-06 but don’t think it would be the ideal choice for an elk rifle. Neither one will make deer more deader.
Post by: huntnphool on July 04, 2019, 12:04:21 AM
Post by: Freedumb88 on July 04, 2019, 12:07:56 AM
Post by: Eric M on July 04, 2019, 01:11:07 AM
It would be mainly used for deer and elk by my sonI would probably get the 7mm 08 if elk is a consideration. Better selection of heavier bullets anyway. My brother and law and nephew swear by theirs for whitetail hunting.
Post by: jasnt on July 04, 2019, 05:01:18 AM
Post by: boneaddict on July 04, 2019, 06:12:04 AM
Post by: bobcat on July 04, 2019, 07:55:49 AM
Post by: bearpaw on July 04, 2019, 08:06:20 AM
My personal preference between the 7/08 and 25/06 would be the 25/06. If you want a larger bullet I would suggest a .270, .280, or 7mm rem mag, I think those are much better cartridges than the 7/08.
Post by: kselkhunter on July 04, 2019, 08:48:11 AM
Post by: buckfvr on July 04, 2019, 09:10:24 AM
Post by: Cougartail on July 04, 2019, 09:58:53 AM
The 6.5 Creedmoor with a 140 grain bullet will do the same.
Most importantly is train with any caliber you choose as I've tumbled elk with a 243 with ease.
Shot placement is key!
Post by: Threethirtyeight on July 04, 2019, 10:21:23 AM
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Post by: Sakko300wsm on July 04, 2019, 01:01:19 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2019, 03:23:38 PM
I think a more fair comparison is a 280 vs. a 7mm-08. And I'd suggest the 280.
That would be a pretty boring comparison, no?
Post by: huntnphool on July 04, 2019, 04:20:53 PM
I think a more fair comparison is a 280 vs. a 7mm-08. And I'd suggest the 280.
That would be a pretty boring comparison, no?
May as well add the 7RM. :chuckle:
Post by: gadwall on July 18, 2019, 07:08:48 PM
Both are great. If your hunting deer sized game the 25-06 is a great choice. However the 7mm-08 has more bullet choices in higher weight bullets.
If you are hunting bigger game like elk bear I would look more to it with 140 or + bullet.
Not saying you cant kill bigger with the 25-06 but 100/120 is common and I like a little more weight for big bones.
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