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Offline Jon in TN

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New to me 25-06
« on: December 30, 2009, 04:24:16 PM »
Made a trade yesterday for a 25-06 Handi. The guy that had it new nothing other than he took the scope off of it for himself and oiled the crap out of it to make it shine.. ::) The bore looks like it's seen very little use and that long barrel makes it look like a real shooter! It's an NU model and I was looking for some factory ammo opinions before I go buy some?

If anyone has any extra rounds laying around, I'd be interested in buying them as well..   

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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 04:57:40 PM »
My NV model likes Federal Premium 117 grain SGKs and Hornady factory loads with the 117 grain SSTs.  Previous owner used 117 or 120 grain Remingtons.  I use the SGKs for deer and the SSTs for turkey.

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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 05:13:42 PM »
Good timing!

I'm going to be looking for a .25-06 at the gunshow this weekend and am considering a Handi!  Do you mind if I ask how much you gave for it?

Anybody have any other comments on Handi's and the .25-06?

Thanks!
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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 05:25:11 PM »
 
 My son gave 235 or 245 for a 270 and 25-06 last summer at two gun shows.
 I don't remeber which price for which gun, Both had scope base and hammer spurs.

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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2009, 02:24:26 PM »
Quote from: Plainsman on December 30, 2009, 05:13:42 PM
Good timing!

I'm going to be looking for a .25-06 at the gunshow this weekend and am considering a Handi!  Do you mind if I ask how much you gave for it?

Anybody have any other comments on Handi's and the .25-06?

Thanks!

I trade a Mac 9mm that I bought from a guy at work (needed money).... Ammo is a little hard to find around here. All I've found is is some 85 grain premium and that's not really what I had in mind...
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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2009, 05:48:25 PM »
I worked up a couple of loads for a bolt 25-06 using RL 19 under 110 gr Accubonds and Interbonds that need some fine-tuning for the Handi.  Next powder to try will be the new Hybrid 100 by Hodgdon with the same 2 bullets.  Then maybe some 4831, either H or IMR.  Good luck with yours.  DP
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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2009, 06:26:18 PM »
I used mainly H-414 with Sierra 120gr HPBT's.  I bought a can of H-4831SC right before I sold my Winchester M70 .25-06 but never got to try it, so I'll be testing that with the next .25-06.
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Re: New to me 25-06
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2010, 06:06:34 AM »
I acquired a full case of Federal 117 Hi Shock ( red box) then I got a Handi , (have more in the ammo than the gun).Luckily it shoots real well in it .I don't think I will shoot anything else in it .
Happy New Year ;D
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