25BR vs ???

[RonS]

I have a set of Redding S-type bushing BR dies, can I use them for a 30BR? Or will I have to purchase a new set? And do I need any other specialized tools to form my brass?

 

[RonS]

Rewinder, so what I'm reading is, since I have two 6BR's that I'm currently shooting, my best alternative is to purchase a new set of dies for a 30BR. So can I use my existing 6BR die set for a 6.5BR with just a simple bushing change?

 

[dalej]

Big fan of 25 cal. Have made 257 cal bullets of 135, 145, and 155gr. First cartridge used to test was a 25 SAUM. Took the 25 SAUM and 135 gr (3150 fps w/Retumbo) to 500 meter steel, shot paper at 300 meters. The 300 meter groups were less than 1" (2.54 cm).

Would like to build a 25 BR to shoot 135's.

 

[alintx]

Dont Worry About The Twist. I Rechambered A 1//12 308 To 30Br. It Shoots Just As Well As My 1/17 Krieger. Put Some 4198 & Bibbs Or Cheekd In It, Its Boringly Easy To Make Shoot,So If You Want Challenge, Look elsewhere. Andy

 

[GrocMax]

I wonder how fast you could fling the 70g-75g varmint bullets in a 25BR.

 

[RonS]

GrocMax, that does sound interesting and I probably will try them but I have about 1000 .257 cal. Speer 87gr FB TNT's on hand to shoot in my 25-45 Sharps (AR) and I also have about 300 pieces of Lapua and Norma BR brass for my two 6BR's that I can share with a 25BR build.

 

[Gary T]

Funny that this topic has popped up as I'm currently working up loads for a new (to me) XP-100 w/ a 15.5" 25 BR barrel. As I'm very pressed for time (I'm taking it on a prairie dog hunt next wk), so far I've only tried a loads w/ Vihtavuori N133 and Sierra 75 gr HP's. First 3 shot group at 100 yds w/ a Burris 3-12X handgun scope measured 0.143". Next 3 shot group was 0.34". I've been able to find VERY little load data. The load I'll take on the pd hunt will be: 29.0 gr N133, Lapua 6BR brass necked to 25 cal w/ neck turned to 0.276", CCI BR4 primers, and the aforementioned Sierra bullet.

wonder how fast you could fling the 70g-75g varmint bullets in a 25BR.

The above load gets 2750 fps in my 15.5" barrel.

I'm hoping to do a little deer hunting w/ it this year using the 100 gr Nosler BT.

 

[RonS]

Gary, what twist is your barrel?

 

[kyreloader]

http://www.accurateshooter.com/guns-of-week/gunweek052/

 

[RonS]

kyreloader, I've already reviewed is article and I use it as a reference. The purpose of my post is to accumulate other's opinions on this cartridge. Do you shoot a 25 BR? If so, I would like to hear about your experience.

 

[PaulT35]

The 6.8 BR wouldn't be any better for bullet selection?? (remember, the 6.8 is a .270)
Last time I checked, there were over 36+ different bullets to choose from, ranging from 70 up to 135 grains. A pretty good selection if you ask me.

I’m going thru the same questions. The issue I’m having is the mag length will not allow 120gn .117gn would be max.
Already have 270W, 6.5SE and various 30 cals. The main advantage 25 cal is 70gn bullets. Minimum for 6.5 is now 90gn , 270=90gn 30 cal=100gn 7mm 110gn

 

[br1111]

kyreloader, I've already reviewed is article and I use it as a reference. The purpose of my post is to accumulate other's opinions on this cartridge. Do you shoot a 25 BR? If so, I would like to hear about your experience.

I am getting 3227 with bib 88 grain bullets out of mine.shoots in zeros and ones with my krieger 1 in 10 twist barrel with a dose of n 130 powder. the gun is heavy but i take it deer hunting sometimes and i shoot 100 grain ballistic tip bullets at around 2900 fps(250 savage velocities) and it works great on deer. the load is reduced from the 88 grain bib load but still with n130 powder. even if you dont have a neck turn chamber you will need to kiss the shoulder neck junction to get rid of the doughnut at the neck shoulder junction. i use a pma neck turner with the 30 degree cutter to follow the radius of the shoulder. this is my 4th 25 br barrel. There are other dies you use to make it work but i have a 25 br redding die and a buddy of mine had harrell make him a 6br die with the pilot hole opened up with the proper bump. he sent harrell 3 pieces of 3 times fired brass for him to make the proper die. I hope this helps.