#519596 - 12/07/07 06:18 AM
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buzzr46
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Okay, I've shot the 7mm-08 and wanted one. Now I've shot the 25-06, like it too. Which would you go with and why?
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#519614 - 12/07/07 06:47 AM
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Whelen Man
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Get the one that's in the rifle you like best. Both are good.
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#519709 - 12/07/07 08:04 AM
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JeepKuntry
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I haven't shot either, but both guns get great reviews. If you like both guns, buy whatever gun you can get the best deal on.
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#519748 - 12/07/07 08:29 AM
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Model70Man
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Get them both. That seems to be my way of dealing with rifle decisions.
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#519836 - 12/07/07 09:16 AM
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buzzr46
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Get them both. That seems to be my way of dealing with rifle decisions.
I would but I think the subsequent divorce and child support would be bad, real bad. LOL
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#520070 - 12/07/07 11:15 AM
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comprifleshooter
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Ross. If you like a short action go with the 7. If action length doesn't matter, go with the 25. I like the 25 myself.
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#520117 - 12/07/07 11:54 AM
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Tiny
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Get the one that's in the rifle you like best. Both are good.
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#520245 - 12/07/07 01:33 PM
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I've got the 25-06 in a winchester model 70. It's my favorite gun. Doesn't kick and is a tackdriver.
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#520342 - 12/07/07 02:25 PM
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Tikkabuck
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I have both,both are excellent cartridge's. That being said I hunt more with my 7mm-08,if I'm not thinking (which happens alot)and reach in the safe for a rifle and out comes the 7,don't have a reason why,just does. But they are both deer slayers.
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#520421 - 12/07/07 03:16 PM
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Hillbilly Hunter
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the 7mm-08 offers a better bullet weight selection. The 25-06 is flatter shooting...... it would depend on where and how you hunt. Large open fields, I give the nod the .25. In the woods, i would go with the 7mm-08
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