Thread: 25-06 Remington load data/info with ADI powders please

Originally Posted by Land Rover

Thanks for the info, barrel length 25 inches. Thanks for the data. I see your 117gr prohunter 2209 load is 6.3 gr above ADI's max of 47.7, I am using 47gr 2209 at the moment. Not sure of the velocity though. I've only been reloading a couple of years, and still cautious when approaching max loads. My primers don't show any pressure signs but 6 grains over seems a lot extra? Do you have a suppressor on any of yours? I haven't yet but am toying with the idea. Not for recoil but to save my ears when bombing up Goats and to keep it quiet in the next gully.

My action is a Mk5 Wby,very strong! with a P17, you would not look to go too far in the red zone with your loads, but as a general guide, one of the indicators I look for is the extractor mark rather than primers, they can indicate over pressure when there is none (unless they are falling out the pocket of course!) Without a strain gauge of my own, it is a little subective, but I use the ADI max as a starting point and go up or down from there looking for the best blend of outright velocity and accuracy - but you really do need to chrony your loads. 25" is a good length for 2506, any shorter is a complete waste, might as well be running a .257 Roberts!. I have a suppressor but seldom use it-(earmuffs on the range) but would if I were bombing up as you are.