25 calibre

[mackillan]

Which of the following are superior in velocity and accuracy?

25-06
257 wby mag
257 AI

 

[220Swifty]

if we are talking balls out speed, your looking at the weatherby. Accuracy is up to the rifle and the shooter, but i would prefer the 25-06 myself.

 

[John Spartan]

Depends on the gun and if you're handloading.

 

[dan belisle]

Velocity will run 25-06, 25-06 AI, 257 Wby, from slowest to fastest. Accuracy will depend on the rifle. - dan

 

[willy11]

Had the 25-06 and 257 wtby, kept the 25-06. Just liked it much better.

 

[SakoAlberta]

With our Coopers, the 25/06 AI is the most popular. Our clients can buy the 257 Bob, .257 AI, 25/06 and 25/06 AI. The 25/06 AI outsells the other three combined. Of course the two 257's are in a single shot and these numbers may be a little baised as the 25/06 AI is 'new' to Coopers and demand may level.

 

[OldSavage]

Of all the quarter bores I would have to say I like the 25-06 the best. Classic wildcat, easy availability, and just down right cool in my books.

 

[srt4u2nv]

yup .25-06 will be my next rifle.

 

[Cummins4x4]

My Cooper is a 25-06AI, had a Win 25-06, love the caliber, the AI is a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

 

[Fassteel]

Ah the 25-06

It is a beautiful, so beautiful cartridge, to shoot and load for.
A Stevens in 25-06 with a 4-12 3200 on top was my first deer rifle, or any kind of rifle for that matter. Bought that one because I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy rifle shooting.........................................

The trouble with 25-06 for me is that soon after I wanted to try a 257 Roberts, then soon after that I felt the need for a 257 AI, then a Sako Varmint in a 25-06 becomes available. Then some one has an unfired Sako Deluxe in 25-06, vintage mid 70's with lovely blond stocks, a Garcia Arms import, that sings out to me " Put me in your new Sako collection "

Have you seen that new Rem in a CDL stainless fluted in 257 Weatherby, thank god it isn't in a Sako

Don't do it, you'll never be the same ever again. FS

 

[Dogleg]

I've had the .257 AI, still have a .257 Weatherby. I don't mind wildcats when they are at least pretending to bring something to the party, but I don't really see where the Ackley does once the novelty wears off. They don't really work in a short action,and need case and fire-forming to rival what you can get by just starting with a 25-06.

 

[dan belisle]

The 257 AI's heyday was in Mausers and pre-25-06 days. The Mauser action length is perfect for the cartridge, and compared to the factory 257 and the 250-3000, the 257 AI is a good step up. The 25-06, 24" barrels, and full length sporter actions changed all that of course. AIs are fun, easy to use, and just different enough to be "the cool gun guy" at the bench, without a lot of hassle. - dan

 

[Charlie38]

I've had a Remington BDL in 25-06 and now have a Weatherby Vanguard SS in 257 WBY . If I had to do it all over again I would get a 25-06 ! At 3000 fps with a 120 gr bullet there are no worries if your bullet will hold together . Easier to shoot and WAY cheaper brass. Don't get me wrong I love my 257 WBY . I just don't see any difference when shooting deer to justify the extra powder .
I would have no worries if I was after moose, elk or bears with either cartridge. Just place the bullet right. Wait for a better shot if you can't.