Thread: 25 06 Rem load data / accuracy / terminal ballistics discussion

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

You might want to have a closer look at the Speer bc given, you will find it is somewhat........ optimistic (and I am being generous putting it that way!). The highest BC for a mass production to the open market for .25 cal, is the Berger VLD at .466. Confirmed by none other than Bryan Litz. (The most respected ballistics guy on the planet.
- 117 SST and 117 Prohunter have identical terminal performance.
- Keep the 90 Gameking for varmints only, or for outside at least 250yds if the animal is bigger than a Wallaby (or George Gregan)
- 2217 is outstanding in a proper length barrel

Hmmm yeah that annoys me if the BC is BS because that's why I purchased the Speer 120gr. Have you used them in the past?
So with a 26" barrel I should stick with the 2217. Work up loads at .5g intervals to find the sweet spot.
I got my rifle back last night so am ready to go.