Nightstalker,
I get 1" to 1-1/2" with the Core-Lokts. Mine is the Ultra with the 26" barrel and laminated stocks. Was the first Handi I bought 5 or 6 years ago. The gun can shoot much better than I can and I don't try for sub MOA with any of mine. I'm just not that good. I have taken one good size doe with it the first year I had it, but it was with the 120 grain Winchester Power Points. The shot was only about 40 yards and the bullet went completely through, but without much of an exit hole. She went about 75 yards before she went down and it was a good shot. I went to the Core-Lokts because my buddy and his grandson were, and are, having great success with the 130 grain in their .270's. I use the PP's in my Savage .308 and my Handi 30-06 and have never had one run over 30 or 40 yards. I also have several boxes of 100 grain Core-Lokts that I picked up real cheap a couple of years ago, but have not hunted with them. They seem to be just as accurate as the 120's even though the OAL is a lot different. I'm like you, most of our shots are well under 100 yards so the 25-06 doesn't get out much. I normally hunt with .270, .308, or 30-06. Just depends on how I feel on any particular day.
I have some BTHP's in .308 Hornady Moly coated that I might try in the new Handi .308. Have heard pro's and con's about shooting the moly coated. I wouldn't hunt with them, but might try some when sighting in. I think they are the same bullet that is in the Federal Gold Match but with the moly. Good luck and keep me posted on what works for you.