25 Cal long range calibers

[longrangeprecisionshooter]

Planning to extend my caliber collections to 25 Cal for non PRS, just general long range precision shooting around 800-1300yards but couldn't decide which caliber to go as I would need not just a barrel, but also dies, brass, reamer etc.

Currently only narrow down to 25 Creedmoor and 25 GT after eliminated 25 Dasher and 25 PRC due to lack of factory brass(didn't find anyone making for 25 Dasher and PRC, if I missed anything, please let me know).

Personally I am leaning towards the 25 GT as
1. Never had any GT calibers, have 6.5Creedmoor so want to try something from a different cartridge family.
2. Less recoil due to less powder charge comparing to 25 Creedmoor
3. Muzzle velocity is slower than 25 Creedmoor, but also means longer barrel life
4.I believe the supersonic distance for 25 GT would be shorter than 25 Creedmoor, google told me the GT can go as far as 1500 yards using 134/135gr bullet and 25 Creedmoor could go up to 1700yards. I wouldn't be matter that much as I don't usually have access to range can go that far.

Questions:
1.I heard GT in PRS sometimes having feeding issue, it doesn't matter to me that much as I normally just shoot the rifle as a single load. But it is good to know in case I want to shoot the gun in any PRS match in the future.
2.Any other factors or facts I should take into consideration?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lance21]

Alpha makes 25x47 headstamped brass. I run it with the 131 Sierra and it's a phenomenal combo. Low recoil and crazy accuracy.

 

[tac284]

Alpha makes 25x47 headstamped brass. I run it with the 131 Sierra and it's a phenomenal combo. Low recoil and crazy accuracy.

Am buying parts for a 25 caliber and this is the way I’m gonna go. Good to hear!

 

[SVT_Tactical]

If you want speed check out the 25SAUM Improved by @WSMNUT. He offers the bushing die to match it.

 

[Matt_3479]

Like mentioned above alpha makes 25x47 Lapua as well and Lapua 6.5x47 is a simple neck down. I’ll be trying both and rifle should be here next week

 

[L.Sherm]

Personally Alex's 25 PRC intrigues me with the 133 Berger for a hunting round, 6.5 brass is easily necked down.
If I was building for competition then 25x47

 

[swd]

The 25x47 seems to be about the perfect balance

 

[Lance21]

Personally Alex's 25 PRC intrigues me with the 133 Berger for a hunting round, 6.5 brass is easily necked down.
If I was building for competition then 25x47

I've got a 25 prc. Haven't quite got it nailed down yet, getting close though. I'm just wanting to run it around 3000-3050, 131 grain Sierra.

 

[B23]

Personally Alex's 25 PRC intrigues me with the 133 Berger for a hunting round, 6.5 brass is easily necked down.
If I was building for competition then 25x47

X2! I think the easy button definitely favors the 25-6.5 PRC. I think if Hornady SAAMI'd this cartridge and a few different manufactures started producing rifles chambered in this it would quickly become one of if not the most popular 25 cal we've seen in some time.

If I didn't already have a few hundred pieces of ADG 6.5 SAUM brass sitting on the shelf doing nothing except collecting dust I most likely would have had a 25-6.5 PRC built instead of a 25 SAUM. When it's all said and done my guess is with accuracy loads there won't hardly be 75 fps difference between the two.

 

[Chris kloster]

I’ve had several 25x284 barrels. I’ve shot both the Blackjack and Berger heavies… to be honest if I did it again I’d go 25x47 or if I wanted to haul ass I’d go to a SAUM or some other variety. The 284 has always been pretty slow

 

[ISS]

A 25-284 is about a 25-06 for speed. Want more? Type in 257 Banshee. 110gr Fowler VLD's at 3600fps. There were no heavy bullets back when I built mine about 31 years ago.

ISS

 

[mullmann]

25PRC, 58 grains of N565 around 3040 FPS out of a 21.25” barrel with a 135 Berger. I am trying to find someone to change the headlamp to 25PRC. Arrowhead rifles posted a photo the other day with 25PRC headstamp. Looks like it was done with laser engraving.

 

[B23]

25PRC, 58 grains of N565 around 3040 FPS out of a 21.25” barrel with a 135 Berger. I am trying to find someone to change the headlamp to 25PRC. Arrowhead rifles posted a photo the other day with 25PRC headstamp. Looks like it was done with laser engraving.

Are you seating those 135's very close to touching? Not always but I generally have my best luck with Berger's close to touching.

 

[mullmann]

.020 off. The 133’s were also .015-.020 off for me. 215 and 230 Bergers I was .010 off. I am testing 109’s right in a 6PRC. Not sure where they will perform best.

 

[johnmyers]

I’m surprised no one had mentioned a 25-06 Ackley running 133s at 3150

 

[longrangeprecisionshooter]

Alpha makes 25x47 headstamped brass. I run it with the 131 Sierra and it's a phenomenal combo. Low recoil and crazy accuracy.

Just wonder who else makes dies for 25x47? seems SAC is the only option.

 

[Tangent]

Just wonder who else makes dies for 25x47? seems SAC is the only option.

Couldn't you use a 6.5x47 bushing die with a 25cal bushing?

 

[Lance21]

Just wonder who else makes dies for 25x47? seems SAC is the only option.

Any 6.5x47 bushing die can be made to size 25x47, just swap the bushing out for one appropriate for 25 caliber. The SAC is an awesome die though.

 

[Blaster 1]

Planning to extend my caliber collections to 25 Cal for non PRS, just general long range precision shooting around 800-1300yards but couldn't decide which caliber to go as I would need not just a barrel, but also dies, brass, reamer etc.

Currently only narrow down to 25 Creedmoor and 25 GT after eliminated 25 Dasher and 25 PRC due to lack of factory brass(didn't find anyone making for 25 Dasher and PRC, if I missed anything, please let me know).

Personally I am leaning towards the 25 GT as
1. Never had any GT calibers, have 6.5Creedmoor so want to try something from a different cartridge family.
2. Less recoil due to less powder charge comparing to 25 Creedmoor
3. Muzzle velocity is slower than 25 Creedmoor, but also means longer barrel life
4.I believe the supersonic distance for 25 GT would be shorter than 25 Creedmoor, google told me the GT can go as far as 1500 yards using 134/135gr bullet and 25 Creedmoor could go up to 1700yards. I wouldn't be matter that much as I don't usually have access to range can go that far.

Questions:
1.I heard GT in PRS sometimes having feeding issue, it doesn't matter to me that much as I normally just shoot the rifle as a single load. But it is good to know in case I want to shoot the gun in any PRS match in the future.
2.Any other factors or facts I should take into consideration?

Thanks in advance.

I shoot 25 saum with 131gr ace at 3440 and it hammers love it

 

[Matt_3479]

The 25x47 showed up.

First 3 rounds out of the barrel

Shots 21-23