New custom 25-06

[nhenry]

Yes, the bolt is on the wrong side.

Here’s my most recent custom. It’s my second fast twist 25-06.

Specs:
Defiance Classic LH LA, 75° bolt throw
26” Shilen #4, 1:7t
Bell and Carlson sporter
Stainless BDL
40x trigger
Defiance 20moa rail
Warne Maxima horizontals, low
Leupold VX-R 4-12x40 windplex firedot

It weighs 8 lbs, 14 oz without the bipod.

I built it as my ultimate western Kansas beanfield/open plains rifle. Will be loading 107gr Hammer HBCs when they arrive.

Still have to do some stock modifications, mainly the ejection port cutout and bedding

Enjoy.

 

[Vince]

Good looking rifle.

Vince

 

[RL338]

Very sweet rig you got yourself

 

[FOTIS]

Sweet

 

[salmonchaser]

While I don’t own a 25/06 I’m a big fan of that classic. I’m convinced a fast twist and more long bullets will really make the old cartridge shine. I guided a woman 4 years in a row a few years ago that used the old classic. She took four elk with four shots using 120 gr. Partitions. Looking forward to your results.

 

[nhenry]

While I don’t own a 25/06 I’m a big fan of that classic. I’m convinced a fast twist and more long bullets will really make the old cartridge shine. I guided a woman 4 years in a row a few years ago that used the old classic. She took four elk with four shots using 120 gr. Partitions. Looking forward to your results.

My previous 25-06s were all set up with 115gr partitions and they were all point and kill, practically. I will try the 120 in this one, set it up with retumbo and see how it rips.

 

[AFG270]

Beautiful rifle, Noah!

Those Hammer bullets should work well for you. My 25-06 shoots Hammers and 115g Ballistic tips into bughole groups.

 

[Blkram]

A rifle built for a shooter in his "right" mind!
If she shoots as good as she looks you'll be smiling for years to come!
And those Kansas deer will learn to fear you and your "Tornado" loads! (As "Cyclone" and "Twister" are already taken by others!)

 

[Slimfinn]

Nice looking rifle, and a great cartridge!

 

[wvbuckbuster]

That is a sharp, serious looking rifle.

 

[TackDriver284]

That is a sweet looking rig with some fine components. Let us know how it shoots when you get it back.

 

[gerry]

Lots to like about that rig especially since it's a lefty. Pretty hard to beat a fast twist 25-06 for deer sized game anywhere. Beautiful gun!

 

[JD338]

That's a sharp looking rig!

JD338

 

[Seabreeze]

Good looking rifle. I have a 25-06 Sako that I bought in 1986 and it shoots lights out. 25-06 is a deer killing machine.

 

[grry10]

Nice looking and well planned. I'm thinking it will be a shooter.

 

[Ralt71]

Looks awesome! Nice build

 

[PJGunner]

Good looking rifle. I like the lines of the stock. Too bad the bolt handle is on the wrong side. Oh well, I can shoot reasonably well left handed if I have to.
Paul B.

 

[nhenry]

I really need to shell out cash for a Hornady OAL gauge. This method is finicky.
These are the only ways the specific bullet can be housed while having two drive bands in the neck. One measures 3.410” and the other 3.270”. There’s a little room for jump, but not much.