Author Topic: 25 caliber (Read 1340 times)

Forest Walker · « **on:** January 11, 2006, 05:00:27 AM »

Of the twenty five caliber cartriges which is the most efficient charge to velocity?

Lone Star · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2006, 08:18:53 AM »

For a rifle, the most efficient is the .25-20. For all .25-caliber cartridges then it is the .25 ACP. This isn't meant as a smart-a$$ response - the smaller the case capacity and the lower the bullet weight, the more efficient the cartridge is in fps/gr of powder.

.25 ACP.........448 fps/gr
.25-20...........159
.250 Sav..........71
.25-06.............57
.257 WBY........49

Now just take your pick of the efficiency you want....

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Catfish · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2006, 11:26:08 AM »

Forest.
The smallest case is always the most efficent, but not nessarly the one for the job at hand.

nomosendero · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2006, 05:05:10 PM »

Efficiency has its place sometimes to a degree, but Lone Star's info. is a
great example of how it is far from THE thing.

Slamfire · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:43:04 PM »

For the ultimate efficiency in a .25 the .257 AI is just the thing.

jro45 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2006, 10:04:10 AM »

My 257 WBY isn't very efficent but it sure doesn't waste any time getting the bullet there.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2006, 08:11:54 AM »

Why the question?

Most efficient has never entered into my considreation when choosing a cartridge. Muzzle velocity, rifle design and other factors, yes. Efficiency, no.