"Pet loads" for the 25-06 Encore

[Bill In SC]

Well, Santa has a late delivery on the way. A Encore 26 Heavy barrel in 25-06.

Was just wondering if anyone had any "Pet Loads" for this.

Intended use is for South Eastern Whitetails.  I have taken a few with the 7-08 and the 30-06 barrels that I have for the Encore, but have always wanted to try the 25-06.

Scanning the loading manuals, it looks like RL-22 or H4831 is the ticket in the 117 to 120 bullet weight. 

Anyone have any information to share?

Thanks and have a Happy New Year   

[the jigger]

my 25/06 works really well with IMR4831 and nosler 100gr partitions. spend some time developing your loads. my rifle did not like max loads. my process is to start with a middle range load and move up in half grain increments. this process has worked for me for several years.good luck!!

[Guybo]

Here ya go....

53.5grs/RL22
Rem Brass
Fed210
col = 3.244 (0.010 off the lands in my rifle)
chronographed @ 3148

[Bill In SC]

Well after a trip to the range today, the Barrel and this load looks like a keeper!



Remington Brass
Remington 9 1/2 Primers
53.5 H4831SC
Hornady 117 SPBT

Chronographed at an avg of 3059

Loaded .030 off the lands.