What to for accuaracy and hunting

[M29-6.5]

Hello,
I am new to the forum and currently have a 6 br and a 6.5-06 that I use for hunting and target shooting. I just purchased a Model 700 long action and wish to build another rifle. I am very interested in the 25-06, 25-06 AI or the 257 Weatherby. Can someone give me the best all around accurate caliber to build on this action. I am not sold on any of them and have toyed with the idea of a 6mm 06. My goal is to have the most accurate cartridge that I can build on a 06 action and the caliber is not really a factor.

 

[canderson]

I would have to look at the 6mm over the 25 cal. if you are planning on shooting longer ranges. The bc is a lot better with the same weight. As far as other calibers, the door is wide open with the 06 bolt face and the long action. Any variation of the 284 case would also be great. Very good brass and very similar case capacity.

 

[oneflyer]

280 Remington? Good brass, great bullets available now and reasonable recoil.

 

[JJH]

257 roberts AI. PO Ackley called this his best cartidge improvement. And its supposed to be a handloaders dream come true.

 

[long40shot]

I second the 257 Roberts Improved.

 

[therifler]

May i ask what part of the country you will use this rifle in and for what kind of game ?

 

[M29-6.5]

Re: What to do for accuaracy and hunting

Florida Georgia South Carolina