25-06 vs .243?
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wildgene
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...the .25-06 is a very good medium game cartridge, that doubles as a pretty fair varmint round...
...the .243 is a very good varmint round , that doubles as a pretty fair medium game cartridge ...
...the .243 is a very good varmint round , that doubles as a pretty fair medium game cartridge ...
DeerTracker
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You cant really go wrong with either one. I shoot a 243 Win but I also have a 25 Gibbs and my Dad shoots a 25-06. I have killed coyotes with my 243 out to 460 yards and have seen my Dad kill deer and antelope between 500-600 yards 3 or 4 times. I know this post doesnt help a whole lot but the only solution, which other people have mentioned, is to get one of each!
filmjunkie4ever
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- May 4, 2011
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I can't add too much to what has been said here. Have shot both extensively and believe that either choice will be a good one. I prefer the 25-06 just because it is more versatile...an 85grain BT at 3600fps will shoot flatter than a 22-250 with 55grain bullets. And on the top end you have a 120 grain bullet which is better for deer and antelope.
Either way you will be getting a good gun.
Way to be on choosing a Winchester....they're the best after all. Even though my 25-06 is a Remington I still love it.
Either way you will be getting a good gun.
Way to be on choosing a Winchester....they're the best after all. Even though my 25-06 is a Remington I still love it.
taylorce1
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- Jun 3, 2007
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How about the best of both? .250 AI !!! SA cartridge, light recoil of the .243 Win and heavier bullet selection. I've killed one of my biggest mule deer bucks wth the .243 and my smallest buck with the .25-06.
CatskillCrawler
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- Jul 30, 2011
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wildgene":11vjyrcg said:
Ed Zachary!!
Woodycreek
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I like the 243 for the broad selection of bullets compared to the 25-06. The bullets for paper punching alone blows the 25-06 out of the water.
Woodycreek
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You could say that!
I have rifles in both calibers. The .25-06 is in a Classic Sporter, and throws 120's very well. One of the 3 .243's is in a Coyote Lite, and shoots any thing I feed it. The other 2 are Featherweights, and they like 70-95 grain BT or CT. If you get the chance to handle a Classic, in either Sporter or Featherweight, that will help you make your choice.
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Actually that is a great thought!
I like the 260 and played with a few. 100 partitions at 3300 fps is not too bad at all.
However I do not think one can be had in 260 for now.
I like the 260 and played with a few. 100 partitions at 3300 fps is not too bad at all.
However I do not think one can be had in 260 for now.
Well I happen to be a huge fan of the .243 win, and not so much of a fan anything .257" (I'm coming around though), but for what your describing I would have to go with the 25-06. Any time a guy is talking about taking big game with smaller calibers, I would vote for the bigger of the choices.
The 260 would be slick as well. It lacks the speed that the 25-06 does, but not by much.
The 260 would be slick as well. It lacks the speed that the 25-06 does, but not by much.
ElmerThud
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- Jul 16, 2011
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I've shot both calibres & agree .243Win is fine, .25-06Rem does it better every time. However, I'd be happy to hunt with either. Cheers, G 
6mm Remington
Ammo Smith
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Now how about if Winchester chambered the Extreme Weather SS & the Sporter in 6mm Remington. I might have to buy one of each! :shock: :lol:
