Your favorite 25-06 powder?

TreyNC · March 20, 2009, 07:56 AM

I have on hand some IMR 3031, only because when I started to try out reloading rifle I found a loading for all four of the cartridges I was intending to reload for this one power. Two of the cartridges are lever guns, open sight, so I don't think I'll be putting hole in hole at the range anyway.

I would like to work up a hunting load that will be as accurate as I can get. I will be starting with 100gr nosler ballistic tips. This will be used mostly for range play, the occasional coyote, and occasional white tail. My range is 300yd max. Coyote 450yd max.

JCS1 · March 20, 2009, 08:20 AM

My 25-06 likes H4831 with 87 grain bullets. For 100 grain bullets I would guess it would be IMR4350. But then guessing is not a option here. Point your browser here http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp if you don't have a reloading manual.
Hope this helps

Have a nice day!

crowbeaner · March 20, 2009, 06:01 PM

RL22, IMR7828, and H4831 get the nod here.

rg1 · March 20, 2009, 07:05 PM

My Remington Sendero likes IMR 4831. Shoots 87 Hornady Spire Points and 100 grain SP's very well . Remington cases and RP 9 1/2 primers. My 25-06 doesn't seem to be bullet weight sensitive and shoots 120gr Remington factory loads great. That's the only factory load I've tried and then only one box when it was new. I use IMR 4831 for 87-117 grain bullets and it works well for all.

Inspector3711 · March 20, 2009, 08:39 PM

Mine likes Varget

Peter M. Eick · March 21, 2009, 06:00 PM

My sendero like 4831 the best, but I keep trying retumbo.

Rembrandt · March 21, 2009, 06:06 PM

Reloader 22....

hodaka · March 21, 2009, 08:12 PM

IMR 4350 is good, but nothing has topped H-4831SC in my experience.

flashhole · March 22, 2009, 07:00 AM

Peter Eick - My 25-06 is a Ruger #1V. I've tried just about every powder that can be used for this cartridge and the two I've settled on are H-4831 and Retumbo. H-4831 for bullets 87 grains and lighter and Retumbo for everything else. There are a few bullets my gun doesn't like (the Sierra 117 grain Boat Tail comes to mind) but Retumbo has given me the best accuracy with the heavier bullets. A super accurate bullet for me has been the Nosler 100 grain Ballistic Tip but I don't take it deer hunting. My deer bullet is the Sierra 117 grain Pro Hunter with the flat base. There is a good 120 grain holloow point, Speer I think, that performs really well in my gun too ... again, with Retumbo powder. If you haven't done it yet, try a magnum primer with Retumbo and/or put a modest crimp on your ammo. This target was from 150 yards using a Retumbo load, that's the Nosler 100 grain Ballistic Tip bullet.

K.W. · March 23, 2009, 01:16 PM

VihtaVuori N-160 and N-560 my favourites.

kwells6 · March 23, 2009, 01:18 PM

H4831

Pa-Pa's2506 · March 24, 2009, 08:51 PM

Flash,
What is your seating depth? I am using the same bullet with H4831sc. I am going by the OAL of 3.25. What do you suggest I seat them at to get a group that tight? I've been able to get 4 shots in a inch with one flyer at 100 yds, but thats the best so far. I would like to bring them in to under an inch.

flashhole · March 25, 2009, 05:56 AM

Pa-Pa's25-06

I can measure the OAL but I don't think that will mean much. What works in my gun may not work in yours. I played with seating depth until I ended up about .005" off the lands.

Venom1 · March 25, 2009, 06:21 AM

IMR4064 with a 90gr. FBHP and CCI Benchrest primers, That combo would shoot a 5 -shot group at 100yds out of my Ruger Mark II VT that was roughly 5/16" all day long

Pa-Pa's2506 · March 25, 2009, 01:58 PM

Flash,
Good point, I understand every barrel has it own personality, so to speak. I haven't measured my chamber yet, but I plan on doing that this weekend and working up another batch. I will keep adjusting the depth till I get a group like the one you have posted. Thank you sir

March 20, 2009, 08:20 AM	#2
JCS1 Member Join Date: February 20, 2009 Location: Bloomington, In. Posts: 37	25-06 My 25-06 likes H4831 with 87 grain bullets. For 100 grain bullets I would guess it would be IMR4350. But then guessing is not a option here. Point your browser here http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp if you don't have a reloading manual. Hope this helps Have a nice day! __________________ John NRA Endowment Member Reloading 40+ years *I miss my wife but my aim is getting better.*

March 20, 2009, 06:01 PM	#3
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	RL22, IMR7828, and H4831 get the nod here. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

March 20, 2009, 08:39 PM	#5
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Mine likes Varget __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

March 21, 2009, 06:00 PM	#6
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	My sendero like 4831 the best, but I keep trying retumbo. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

March 22, 2009, 07:00 AM	#9
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	Peter Eick - My 25-06 is a Ruger #1V. I've tried just about every powder that can be used for this cartridge and the two I've settled on are H-4831 and Retumbo. H-4831 for bullets 87 grains and lighter and Retumbo for everything else. There are a few bullets my gun doesn't like (the Sierra 117 grain Boat Tail comes to mind) but Retumbo has given me the best accuracy with the heavier bullets. A super accurate bullet for me has been the Nosler 100 grain Ballistic Tip but I don't take it deer hunting. My deer bullet is the Sierra 117 grain Pro Hunter with the flat base. There is a good 120 grain holloow point, Speer I think, that performs really well in my gun too ... again, with Retumbo powder. If you haven't done it yet, try a magnum primer with Retumbo and/or put a modest crimp on your ammo. This target was from 150 yards using a Retumbo load, that's the Nosler 100 grain Ballistic Tip bullet. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?

March 20, 2009, 07:56 AM	#1
TreyNC Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 90	Your favorite 25-06 powder? I have on hand some IMR 3031, only because when I started to try out reloading rifle I found a loading for all four of the cartridges I was intending to reload for this one power. Two of the cartridges are lever guns, open sight, so I don't think I'll be putting hole in hole at the range anyway. I would like to work up a hunting load that will be as accurate as I can get. I will be starting with 100gr nosler ballistic tips. This will be used mostly for range play, the occasional coyote, and occasional white tail. My range is 300yd max. Coyote 450yd max.

March 20, 2009, 07:05 PM	#4
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	My Remington Sendero likes IMR 4831. Shoots 87 Hornady Spire Points and 100 grain SP's very well . Remington cases and RP 9 1/2 primers. My 25-06 doesn't seem to be bullet weight sensitive and shoots 120gr Remington factory loads great. That's the only factory load I've tried and then only one box when it was new. I use IMR 4831 for 87-117 grain bullets and it works well for all.

March 21, 2009, 06:06 PM	#7
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Reloader 22....

March 21, 2009, 08:12 PM	#8
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	IMR 4350 is good, but nothing has topped H-4831SC in my experience.

March 23, 2009, 01:16 PM	#10
K.W. Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 87	VihtaVuori N-160 and N-560 my favourites.

March 23, 2009, 01:18 PM	#11
kwells6 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 437	H4831 __________________ "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it."

March 24, 2009, 08:51 PM	#12
Pa-Pa's2506 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2009 Posts: 8	25-06 bullet depth Flash, What is your seating depth? I am using the same bullet with H4831sc. I am going by the OAL of 3.25. What do you suggest I seat them at to get a group that tight? I've been able to get 4 shots in a inch with one flyer at 100 yds, but thats the best so far. I would like to bring them in to under an inch.

March 25, 2009, 05:56 AM	#13
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	Pa-Pa's25-06 I can measure the OAL but I don't think that will mean much. What works in my gun may not work in yours. I played with seating depth until I ended up about .005" off the lands. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war? Last edited by flashhole; March 25, 2009 at 06:02 AM.

March 25, 2009, 06:21 AM	#14
Venom1 Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 14	IMR4064 with a 90gr. FBHP and CCI Benchrest primers, That combo would shoot a 5 -shot group at 100yds out of my Ruger Mark II VT that was roughly 5/16" all day long

March 25, 2009, 01:58 PM	#15
Pa-Pa's2506 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2009 Posts: 8	Flash, Good point, I understand every barrel has it own personality, so to speak. I haven't measured my chamber yet, but I plan on doing that this weekend and working up another batch. I will keep adjusting the depth till I get a group like the one you have posted. Thank you sir

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