25-06???????

[Squeeze]

I am always curious how ballistic data can be generated, or interpreted to give
the .270Win less bullet drop for a heavier wider bullet, than the .25-06 Rem,
when they have almost identical case capacity.  Hmmm.  There are some new laws
of physics at play here :lol:

I am in love with my Tikka Whitetail Hunter Deluxe, in SS Laminate, chambered in .25-06 Rem.
Both my .270Win, and my wife, are jealous!  Actually my .270Win was so upset, she
went to live with my brother. :lol:

Back to the original question, I don't think one could go wrong with either
choice, Howa or Tikka, accuracy wise.  My only complaint on the Tikka T3 is
they closed off the top of the action, so loading, or hand case removal, is
kind of tight.  But this is getting very picky.  I won a Howa 1500 in .300 WSM,
and have been very happy with this gun once I adjusted the trigger.  I probably
would not have purchased a Howa before winning this one, but now that I have one,
I will consider them when making some future  rifle purchases.

Squeeze

[Coyote Hunter]

I am always curious how ballistic data can be generated, or interpreted to give
the .270Win less bullet drop for a heavier wider bullet, than the .25-06 Rem,
when they have almost identical case capacity.  Hmmm.  There are some new laws
of physics at play here :lol:

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Sqeeze -

Let me add to the confusion.

The SAAMI pressures, per Speer #12, as as follows:

.26-06  53,000 CUP
.270     52,000 CUP

Similar case capacity but the .25-06 shoots lighter bullets AND has a higher working pressure, yet doesn't get to show it in the velocity column?   :shock:

[azshooter]

From Remington - I don't see that the 25-06 gives up anything for the similar weight bullets.

VELOCITY (ft/sec)                Distance
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
25-06
Remington Express 100 PSP CL 3230 2893 2580 2287 2014 1762
Remington Express 120 PSP CL 2990 2730 2484 2252 2032 1825
Premier Core-Lokt Ultra 115 PSP CLU 3000 2751 2516 2293 2081 1881

270
Remington Express 100 PSP 3320 2924 2561 2225 1916 1636
Remington Express 130 PSP CL 3060 2776 2510 2259 2022 1801
 
ENERGY (ft-lbs)                     Distance
25-06
Cartridge Type Bullet Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
Remington Express 100 PSP CL 2316 1858 1478 1161 901 689
Remington Express 120 PSP CL 2382 1985 1644 1351 1100 887
Premier Core-Lokt Ultra 115 PSP CLU 2298 1933 1616 1342 1106 903

270
Remington Express 100 PSP 2448 1898 1456 1099 815 594
Remington Express 130 PSP CL 2702 2225 1818 1472 1180 936

[HogFan]

If you are wanting a Weatherby Vangaurd in .25-06, according to the new Weatherby catalog, they don't exist. They are now chambering the Vangaurd for the .257 Wby Mag.

HogFan