deye243 wrote:
Short range maybe but for longrane they are hopeless[/quote]
I was under the impression that 25-06 was a good long range caliber. I have talked to a few fellas that reckon they’re great. Can you elaborate on your opinion please ? I’m not being argumentative, just trying to learn. Cheers[/quote]
No probs 25 cal pills are generally low bc even the Berger 257 115 is only .466 and generally long range starts at 600 and go's to 1400 for me then go's to ELR from 1400 to 2000+ YARDS I have a 2506 in a ruger vt and compared to the 260 and the 7mm it very anemic even with the Berger 115 doing 3150fps it runs out of puff at 600 bad,
but is pleasant to shoot recoil wise as there isn't much more than a 243 but there is a good muzzle blast .
If you get the chance to shoot a 6.5 or 7mm you will see what I am talking about ....[/quote]
Already got a 6.5x55, I shoot at the range for load development, in the field I’ve taken goats at a bit over 200-250 , haven’t really had a crack at long range. Long range starts at 600 for you ? so what’s your rifle set up ? Must be a cracker