Need Ammo suggestion for antelope with 25-06

justinbaker · July 31, 2007, 10:58 PM

okay so i posted a thread a few days ago about using a 300 win mag for antelope, http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256229
well it turns out that i good family friend is gonna let me use his sako 25-06, but we have no idea what load to use, and the hunt is less than a month away, and since i know we have lots of experts here, i thought i would pick ya'lls brains a little bit

thanks so much!!!

Scorch · July 31, 2007, 11:40 PM

Federal Premium Vital Shock ammo loaded with 115 gr Nosler Partitions.

justinbaker · August 1, 2007, 11:24 AM

well i am really looking for tips on what bullet to use for reloads

Scorch · August 1, 2007, 02:22 PM

OK.
"Best" bullets for game IMHO (bullet construction and general availability)-
Nosler Partitions.
Swift A-Frame or Scirocco
Hornady Interbond

For 25-06, bullets in the 115-120 gr range will work best.
Hornady Interbond and Swift Scirocco are very high BC bullets, best for long-range shooting. Swift A-Frame and Nosler Partitions are not as aerodynamic, but are tougher for animals like elk.

I would recommend the Nosler Partitions or Swift A-Frames in a 25-06 for what you have said is your hunting trip plans.

Jack O'Conner · August 3, 2007, 02:19 PM

This is my friend Rick and his Ruger 25-06. The buck dropped where he stood when Rick fired from about 275 yards or so. 117 grain Sierra Pro Hunter is super accurate, affordable, and hits hard!

Good hunting to you.
Jack

HiBC · August 4, 2007, 09:10 PM

I have shot several using a 115 gr ballistic tip.It works for me.I use a .257 Ackley.
Some would say the ballistic tip is a little lightly constucted.It works superbly for me.The 110 Accubond is tougher,and both have a BC around .43 or .44
Some custom 25-06 rifles have 1-12 or 1-14 twist for light bullets.Most are 1-10 and will stabilize 115and 120 bullets.
The 115's and 120's reach out much better than 100's.
Actually,I think any of the 115-120 gr bullets will work for you.
You will not be wrong to use H-4831SC

About 2 editions back the Nosler loading manual describe how to use a duplex reticle for range estimation,similar to how the mil-dot reticle is used.
Some range estimation aid is very helpful in wide open spaces.

July 31, 2007, 10:58 PM	#1
justinbaker Member Join Date: July 11, 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 41	Need Ammo suggestion for antelope with 25-06 okay so i posted a thread a few days ago about using a 300 win mag for antelope, http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256229 well it turns out that i good family friend is gonna let me use his sako 25-06, but we have no idea what load to use, and the hunt is less than a month away, and since i know we have lots of experts here, i thought i would pick ya'lls brains a little bit thanks so much!!!

July 31, 2007, 11:40 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Federal Premium Vital Shock ammo loaded with 115 gr Nosler Partitions. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 1, 2007, 02:22 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	OK. "Best" bullets for game IMHO (bullet construction and general availability)- Nosler Partitions. Swift A-Frame or Scirocco Hornady Interbond For 25-06, bullets in the 115-120 gr range will work best. Hornady Interbond and Swift Scirocco are very high BC bullets, best for long-range shooting. Swift A-Frame and Nosler Partitions are not as aerodynamic, but are tougher for animals like elk. I would recommend the Nosler Partitions or Swift A-Frames in a 25-06 for what you have said is your hunting trip plans. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 3, 2007, 02:19 PM	#5
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	This is my friend Rick and his Ruger 25-06. The buck dropped where he stood when Rick fired from about 275 yards or so. 117 grain Sierra Pro Hunter is super accurate, affordable, and hits hard! Good hunting to you. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

August 1, 2007, 11:24 AM	#3
justinbaker Member Join Date: July 11, 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 41	well i am really looking for tips on what bullet to use for reloads

August 4, 2007, 09:10 PM	#6
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,287	I have shot several using a 115 gr ballistic tip.It works for me.I use a .257 Ackley. Some would say the ballistic tip is a little lightly constucted.It works superbly for me.The 110 Accubond is tougher,and both have a BC around .43 or .44 Some custom 25-06 rifles have 1-12 or 1-14 twist for light bullets.Most are 1-10 and will stabilize 115and 120 bullets. The 115's and 120's reach out much better than 100's. Actually,I think any of the 115-120 gr bullets will work for you. You will not be wrong to use H-4831SC About 2 editions back the Nosler loading manual describe how to use a duplex reticle for range estimation,similar to how the mil-dot reticle is used. Some range estimation aid is very helpful in wide open spaces.