Remington 700 CDL in 25-06 on the way.

Are you planning on this being a coyote rifle or for deer? A 25-06 would be very high on the list for me if IL wasn't restricted from rifles for deer. I've heard the heavier partitions in this caliber are lights out for deer and such.
 
Originally Posted By: Ghilliedup2Are you planning on this being a coyote rifle or for deer? A 25-06 would be very high on the list for me if IL wasn't restricted from rifles for deer. I've heard the heavier partitions in this caliber are lights out for deer and such.

Yeah it will pretty much be a coyote rifle. Southern CA deer hunting is horrendous to say the least. Truth be told my parents gifted me the money for a firearm as a gift for a promotion I got at work. It will be for the range and the occasional predator stand. I just love the classic lines of the rifle and 25-06 is an amazing cartridge. I have a Vanguard S2 in 25-06 for when I think I may beat up the rifle a little. This one will see some use but mostly range work and stands that aren't a very long walk from the truck. Hope all that made sense.

I wish I could comment on the performance on deer but all I have read says the same as you, that it is an absolute hammer. My S2 shoots 80grn Barnes TTSX at 3,660fps and 100grn TTSX at 3,200. Both can still have grain and a half of powder added. There's no way a 100grn Partition at 3200fps would be good for a deer's health. If I ever get an out of state deer or antelope hunt one of my 25-06's will go with me, not even a second thought.
 
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I once had a BDL in .25-06 and it was a tack driver. It would be
my answer to the question, "If you could have only one rifle..".

Hopefully, one day your company can transfer you out of
Commiefornia so you can do some real hunting in a hunter
friendly state.
 
Originally Posted By: DannoBooneI once had a BDL in .25-06 and it was a tack driver. It would be
my answer to the question, "If you could have only one rifle..".

Hopefully, one day your company can transfer you out of
Commiefornia so you can do some real hunting in a hunter
friendly state.

I hear ya. I am a full time firefighter/paramedic, I love what I do and the community I serve. Now when retirement comes, never know where the road will take us.
 
Originally Posted By: Ghilliedup2Are you planning on this being a coyote rifle or for deer? A 25-06 would be very high on the list for me if IL wasn't restricted from rifles for deer. I've heard the heavier partitions in this caliber are lights out for deer and such.

Favorite deer load for my remington sendero 25-06
H4831 51.5
Nosler 115 grain BT
OAL 2.80

Have yet to have a deer run more than 50 yards most just drop where they stand
 
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