Thread: 25-06 build vs .260 model 7

Hi Guys,
After a heli south island trip in October, when my blued 25-06 rifle seemed to rust at the merest hint of moisture, I decided to start looking for a stainless replacement.
After looking for a couple of months to no avail a Rem model 7 .260 stainless synthetic came up for sale and was duly purchased as a suitable alternative,
However I have since acquired a 25-06 stainless Finnlight barrel and am wondering about screwing it into a 30-06/.270 tikka T3(yet to be purchased) and just move on the .260?
I haven't yet fired the .260 so it is still an unknown quantity as to weather it shoots well.
It will be a South Island Rifle,
Is there a compelling argument for either over the other or are they too close and either will do?
Regards
Dave