New Rifle - 25/06 Rem vs 257 wby

[gjs4]

I bet not many. There is a reason why some cartridges are more popular in certain geographical locations. When I lived down south 25-06 was more popular than a 308 or a 30-30. Out west I know the wby mags are very popular and understandably their shots average much further than ours.


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Portions of Livingston and Genesee are ideal for them....orleans will added and is another big ag area.


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[Buckmaster7600]

Portions of Livingston and Genesee are ideal for them....orleans will added and is another big ag area.


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And that would be why I said "not many."


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[Buckmaster7600]

Everyone should practice at any range they plan to hunt and with any weapon they plan to use for that purpose.

If I can take 3-5 shots a summer at the longest range I intend to shoot, have a consistent outcome to realist desire- I'm good. 4 shots a year is a box of ammo every 5.

I do shoot a lot of rim fire at close ranges to keep my shooting form true...but do not shoot more than 3-5 shots with any other hunting rifle unless on a kick to do so.


It just seems every 25-06 owner thinks the 257wby is the same as their gun with pinstripes..... um no.


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Proficiency has different meanings to different individuals.

Depending on the longest range you intend on shooting you may be proficient.

Me personally I love to shoot. I have probably shot my #1 deer rifle 300+ shots since season ended.


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[stubborn1VT]

If you want to spend the $$ to shoot targets, by all means get the 257wby.  For whitetail deer hunting anywhere around here, the 25-06 will do the same job.  I wouldn't take either one out West.  The 257wby is great, but it's not ultra special or magic.  Just like a Weatherby owner to get all haired out about the comparison.  I get the concept of a collectible and high end craftmanship, but a rifle is just a tool to get a job done.

[bugsNbows]

12 hours ago, stubborn1VT said:

If you want to spend the $$ to shoot targets, by all means get the 257wby.  For whitetail deer hunting anywhere around here, the 25-06 will do the same job.  I wouldn't take either one out West.  The 257wby is great, but it's not ultra special or magic.  Just like a Weatherby owner to get all haired out about the comparison.  I get the concept of a collectible and high end craftmanship, but a rifle is just a tool to get a job done.

In your opinion...

[stubborn1VT]

It's a fact that a rifle is a tool, at a minimum.  It can be more than that to the individual, but I don't see how it can be considered more than that overall.  Any other characteristic, beyond its function, is just window dressing.  

[gjs4]

Proficiency has different meanings to different individuals.

Depending on the longest range you intend on shooting you may be proficient.

Me personally I love to shoot. I have probably shot my #1 deer rifle 300+ shots since season ended.


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Agreed.

To me, that's a target gun you hunt with. Lol


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[Buckmaster7600]

Agreed.

To me, that's a target gun you hunt with. Lol


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A pump 35 whelen carbine as a target gun haha.


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