Hornaday is at it again... This will keep the fan-boys running back for the latest/greatest. .25 CM
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See, that's what I was talking about: tinkering for its own sake.Can’t even begin to hold a candle to .224 Lardass.
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Always nice to see some new calibers though
I was actually thinking of assembling a new rifle for that rebated round, but the developers admitted to a few problems with getting it to feed properly from a magazine...or even by hand into a single shot! Decided to wait and see if somebody could overcome that...
The polymer ballistic tip on the Lardass is a nice touch.
How far out do you shoot the 25-06? And do you want to hunt big game with ELDs etc at those ranges?
Even then, if its using cheaper brass and less powder to do almost the same thing as the 25-06, not seeing the vanity.
Cartridges are just tools.
It's great, I'd much rather have a short action though. The way they built them years ago with 1:10 twist a short action would be more efficient.
I'd like to know what twist will be used in the 25 CM. I think a custom 25-06 would have suited me better for all these years.
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I put a 1-7.5” in mine.
Could you imagine if Hornady released a 7.5 twist 25 Souper - CGN would be simultaneously overjoyed and raging
All that is WRONG with the 243- 25 SOUPER - 260-7-08-308 is the shoulder angle Really . Which all the CM cartridges address .that and there slightly shorter brass lenght for a better coal makes them MORE Better . JMO RJ
While I love the pace of all these new cartridges hitting the market and the advancements they bring it can be an effort to keep up on what I convince myself what I “need” my next rifle or barrel to be chambered in. As more and more niche offerings show up it I have a harder time pinning down what I’ll blow my limited budget on so ultimately it slows down my spending…
A quarter bore is definitely within the bore scope of what the next one will be (6/25/7) but when I break them down I seem to get stuck that I’m really looking at 2 different rifles, a range toy or a hunting rifle. Personally I think once those two separations are made, given my bore options, I see less of a chance trying this new cartridge. Or, I could be wrong (likely the case).
I ask:
-As a range toy or competitive rifle (prs?) would competitors choose the 25CM over a version of the 6BR? Or similar popular cartridge currently used by whichever discipline.
-For hunting, would the average hunter choose the 25CM over a 257 Weatherby? Or a 6.5CM? Or a 243? Seems to me most would select the rifle that’s available in the LGS which their friends don’t ridicule and has a selection of ammo available.
The 25CM looks like it’s all that and a bag of chips but when I breakdown what I think I would do with it, either way it’s not winding up in my safe.
Convinced me otherwise, I’m impressionable, lol
A quarter bore is definitely within the bore scope of what the next one will be (6/25/7) but when I break them down I seem to get stuck that I’m really looking at 2 different rifles, a range toy or a hunting rifle. Personally I think once those two separations are made, given my bore options, I see less of a chance trying this new cartridge. Or, I could be wrong (likely the case).
I ask:
-As a range toy or competitive rifle (prs?) would competitors choose the 25CM over a version of the 6BR? Or similar popular cartridge currently used by whichever discipline.
-For hunting, would the average hunter choose the 25CM over a 257 Weatherby? Or a 6.5CM? Or a 243? Seems to me most would select the rifle that’s available in the LGS which their friends don’t ridicule and has a selection of ammo available.
The 25CM looks like it’s all that and a bag of chips but when I breakdown what I think I would do with it, either way it’s not winding up in my safe.
Convinced me otherwise, I’m impressionable, lol
That's a tough one.
If I didn't already have the 308/6.5 CM, I'd be really tempted. The 101gr LRX probably does exactly what the 127gr LRX does. Lots of cheaper bullets for plinking and practice. But, I don't need the long range options the cartridge provides.
Still, probably end up easier to find the rifles and the brass than 257 Roberts, etc. I see no reason to shoot a 25-06 instead unless you're concerned with buying ammo at local stores.
Personally I like the .25 Cal rounds, have over the years had 257 roberts, 25-06 and 257 WM and all were great, the 257 WM was like a lazer, I see nothing wrong with the new 25 CM, undoubtably some people will buy it and some will say mehh just another flash in the pan, as with every new cartridge that comes out it will have a following, those in the mehh camp well just look at it and move on, no need to bad mouth it just because it doesn't turn your crank.
I suggest you build exactly the rifle you want with a donor action of your liking or full blown custom.
You must be exhausted haha.Oh, for crying out loud...everything is a good deer cartridge.
That's the funny part of this; the incessant justification and rationalization for every new thing that comes onto the market. There are a few guys who are honest with themselves and others, and just come out and admit that they like playing with new cartridges, experimenting and tinkering for its own sake. For them it's fun, and that's the best reason for getting new guns or cartridges or motorcycles or knives or almost any hobby-related toys and gadgets. It's the old need vs. want thing; the vast majority of guns purchased by the vast majority of shooters are not needed; they're just wanted, and that's perfectly fine.
But there seem to be many more guys who have to pretend that the tiny advantages and advancements that each Shiny New Thing brings to the table are earth-shattering improvements that take their shooting to new undreamed-of heights. Or at least, that's how they justify buying the toys that they like; they convince themselves that the gaping chasm between, for example, the .300's and .338's needs a few new bullet diameters to bridge it, or that a 5% increase in velocity at equivalent pressures is going to change the world, or that shortening the bolt throw by 0.1 inches is going to turn them into super snipers.
Then again, if the new gizmo doesn't turn their crank, then they do a reverse-justification, an inverse rationalization; "But, what's it for? What good is it? What will you use it on? What's its purpose? Why do you need that?"
Phew! I'll tell you this: being a hater is hard work...
With the craze in PRS and NRL Hunter matches, there are already waaay more choices in 25 cal bullets. IT IS THE NEW one the market is focussed on. Un fortunately the 284 was like the Avro Arrow, way ahead of its time. The magnum craze was also part of the marketing then.
NRL Hunter has power factor requirements and the 6MMs just dont make it.
To most, yes. To some they are a critical component of their personality. Lol
U dont like the howa mini action?
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