Thread: 25-06 why hasn't it achieved fame and success in New Zealand?

Enjoying this thread that much has prompted me to join NZ Hunting and shooting forum! Why has 2506 not achieved fame in NZ?? Because it is inefficient and when / if you get into researching ballistics / Calibers as many do their are simply more efficient calibers out there between 6mm - 7mm options which most divert to ahead of the 2506. Get past that and you are prepared to go inefficient, burn powder, make a Big Bang, have a looonnng action and barrel then the 2506 is one heck of a cartridge in nz and I think one of the coolest Calibers out there... I liken it to driving a v8 vs more economical vehicle alternatives😊. I have been shooting a 2506 since 1999 and took my last deer last weekend at 543 yards, admittedly that was probably a little irresponsible range wise and the deer required a finishing shot. The deer before that was at 508 yds and the shot went through the lower shoulder and heart. In both instances the projectile exited. Normal shooting ranges for me are between 50-300 yds and nearly all deer (sika) I have shot with the 2506 have fallen within 5 yds of where they have been shot. I currently shoot a Kimber 84l with a custom load from rivers to ranges in HB (Jem & Scotty) using 117gn Sierra game kings doing 3130fps out of a 24 inch barrel. Pictures below are my last 2 sika out of my 2506. Having said all that my son has just got his first rifle in 6.5cr and I’m really looking forward to seeing how that goes.