Thread: 25-06 build vs .260 model 7

Originally Posted by superdiver

If you are shooting 350 or less just replicate the rounds I gave you to try (if that shot well in the first place).

I didn't have the whole dilemma until you sold me that mint barrel

Wonder if the barrel will fit a Howa 1500 action, might know of one

Could have all the rifles then...

Cerakote is certainly an option for the blued rifle @davhope

Good to have both guns. Load up some nice 25-06 rounds for zapping animals like 100gr Sierra gamekings and then 140gr ELDMs or 143gr ELD-Xs in the 260 for longer range /South island stuff.

Originally Posted by berg243

just turn the spare barrel into a 25 souper just a bit different but still good performance since you are looking at reloading.

Yea the 25 souper is awesome I had one for 20 odd years it was my only centre fire I did a write up for nz guns years ago about it.


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I soak a cloth in gun oil and put it in a zip lock bag. Wipe down my blued rifle every day (or more as necessary) when out in the field. Problem solved.

Originally Posted by tanqueray

I soak a cloth in gun oil and put it in a zip lock bag. Wipe down my blued rifle every day (or more as necessary) when out in the field. Problem solved.

I think its more down to the standard of the blueing, Ive had euro made blued rifles and shotguns that the blueing looks as good as the day it was bought,
The Blueing on this particular rifle doesn't look to have the same quality of finish.

Originally Posted by superdiver

Good to have both guns. Load up some nice 25-06 rounds for zapping animals like 100gr Sierra gamekings and then 140gr ELDMs or 143gr ELD-Xs in the 260 for longer range /South island stuff.

Why don't you do this dave
Best of both worlds,flat fast for awhile, then the 6.5 for all else

Or, flick everything, buy that 30 06 in a rifle with a decent mag length, take the reloading advice and go shoot what you want wherever you want.

Originally Posted by tanqueray

I soak a cloth in gun oil and put it in a zip lock bag. Wipe down my blued rifle every day (or more as necessary) when out in the field. Problem solved.

Yep, I do the same. Also I have a v lightly oiled boresnake

Having more guns is always the solution to these kinds of issues

Go to 6.5 GAP Saum and be done with it. Shoot those 140's at 3200 with Lower case pressure than 260. Load up load down.
The 2506 is a different beast, it is very easy to shoot accurately and relies on velocity for fast kills. I shoot 110grn ABs at 3250 but even with them my 270 kills much better. So expect the GAP to be dramatic - velocity and weight combined without getting carried away.
Sometimes the printed figures don't reflect what actually happens in the field, for example a 22 250 is not that much faster than a 223 but the difference on game is dramatically far beyond what would be expected.

What type of rifle is the 25-06 @davhope?

Originally Posted by Double Shot

What type of rifle is the 25-06 @davhope?

Its a marlin xl7