Longshot Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I am getting the gun bug again.I have a Savage 110 in .25-06. Black bull barrel, black syn. stock, 22" barrel, Tasco 6x24 scope. I want to fine tune this baby for precise sniper shooting. Looking to shoot varmints or targets to 200 yds. Is this a good gun to start with? Someday I want to be the proud papa of a 7.62. Thanks. Looking forward to getting into gun work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Welcome to the Realtree Forums Longshot. Your setup is not only good for 200 yards but alot further depending on your skills and your rifle's accuracy capability. You did not mention the ammo your feeding it but in most cases, handloads taylored to your rifles likes will do better than off the shelf factory fodder. Good luck with your shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshot Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Right now I just shoot store bought shells. I would like to shoot enough to make reloading beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 You have the right set up. Forget the .308.....spend your money on a reloader!. Great post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshot Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks. Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 The .25-06 is a sweet caliber, got one in a Ruger M77 Mark II. I reload and found my gun likes almost anything you give it, but really shines with max load of IMR 4350 with either Hornady BTSP 117gr or Hornady BTHP 75gr. The bullet holes can pretty much kiss each other at 100 yards with both. Was shooting empty 28ga shotgun shells at 75 yards with almost every shot. The 75 grainers scoot along at around 3750fps. Haven't had a chance at long range with it yet. But with the way it shoots at 100 yards I'm pretty confident to get 2 inch groups or better at 300 yards with a good rest. Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortensen Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Until recently the 25-06 was classified as a wildcat for the primary reason it was a barrel burner. With the introduction of slow burning powders this caliber will have a normal shelf life. With a 30-06 case and a .257 ball this caliber has a lot of inherent velocity and what you need to do is to harness this velocity with a slower powder burn rate and at least a 110 grain bullet. I believe H4350 was mentioned, which I use and H4831. I have a 25-06 that I use in long range (600 yds) benchrest. This caliber is currently used in 1000 yard benchrest competition and can be accurate at this distance. However, with a .257, ball you'll need a good hair day (no wind) to be competitive. Nice hearing from you and welcome to the forum. Edited January 17, 2011 by mortensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshot Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks for info. Very informative to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have shot and killed prairie dogs at 700 to 800 yards with a 25-06. 200 yard targets shouldn't be a problem for you. Just figure out what ammo your gun likes the best. Or start reloading. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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