25-08 (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 1/13/2017 1:51:14 PM EDT
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Just to let you guys know, I didn't like the hole in the -08 line-up, so I've been working on a 25-08 to fill in the gap and satisfy my OCD requirements
I've got headstamped 25-08 brass and we've been shooting 110 grainers at 2,900 fps out of a 22" tOBR. More to follow. ML 
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Just to let you guys know, I didn't like the hole in the -08 line-up, so I've been working on a 25-08 to fill in the gap and satisfy my OCD requirements I've got headstamped 25-08 brass and we've been shooting 110 grainers at 2,900 fps out of a 22" tOBR. More to follow. ML I'm sorry, are you new here? 
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"The .25-08 enjoyed a brief period of popularity that lasted through to the late 60's. Since then, the .25-08 has seen very limited use. This cartridge has a very small, but ardent fan base. Every year, a small number of .25-08 custom rifles are built for keen reloaders" |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Modified 25 Souper Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By RECONSIX:
.25 Super? Modified 25 Souper 
ETA: I've only heard of this and never read up on it, I have heard of the .25-08 Wildcat and the .25-08 Souper, I never knew it was spelled that way though.  
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Originally Posted By TeeRex:
Too bad 25 caliber bullet section is garbage. Still, why not a 243, 6XC, 6CM or 6.5 CM? Â Intesting for sure, but odd choice with so much else that remains to be built. It would be a neat caliber for the siete. |
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Originally Posted By jaycoux:
Still, why not a 243, 6XC, 6CM or 6.5 CM? Â Intesting for sure, but odd choice with so much else that remains to be built. It would be a neat caliber for the siete. Especially with Hornady making affordable and very accurate factory ammo in 6.5 CM. It is going to get expensive feeding my .260 when it gets here. I'd love to have another LaRue gas gun in 6.5 CM to shoot when I run out of .260 ammo. |
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Originally Posted By jaycoux:
Actually Berger makes a 115 grain vld which is really good. Â Would be difficult to get it to shoot good in a gasser though I would think. Â It would make a great hunting cartridge. Still, why not a 243, 6XC, 6CM or 6.5 CM? Â Intesting for sure, but odd choice with so much else that remains to be built. It would be a neat caliber for the siete. Originally Posted By jaycoux:
Originally Posted By TeeRex:
Too bad 25 caliber bullet section is garbage. Still, why not a 243, 6XC, 6CM or 6.5 CM? Â Intesting for sure, but odd choice with so much else that remains to be built. It would be a neat caliber for the siete. |
I got it at the Costco.
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Originally Posted By TeeRex:
Pointless when you can shoot a 115 out of a 6mm. Needs to be in the 125-130 range to not suck. |
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Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Especially with Hornady making affordable and very accurate factory ammo in 6.5 CM. It is going to get expensive feeding my .260 when it gets here. I'd love to have another LaRue gas gun in 6.5 CM to shoot when I run out of .260 ammo. Hornady .260 rem ammo is now available. Hopefully it will shoot well and help drive prices down. |
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The question is why? If you want to make bags full of money crank out the tobr barrels in 300 blk and maybe 450 bushmaster for the small frame and 260,6.5cm and 243 for The heavy. If you are looking for a new project maybe lets get a 300 win mag semi cranked out when you really need to have some stopping power
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Originally Posted By icecold1:
The question is why? If you want to make bags full of money crank out the tobr barrels in 300 blk and maybe 450 bushmaster for the small frame and 260,6.5cm and 243 for The heavy. If you are looking for a new project maybe lets get a 300 win mag semi cranked out when you really need to have some stopping power This post needs more .50 (as in BMG) |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit:
[yoda] funny, this is not[/yoda] Originally Posted By sea2summit:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
529  [yoda] funny, this is not[/yoda] Just had to do it, for old times' sake.
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Originally Posted By snakeman48:
SS is going to bust your nuts......  
He gets a pass though.
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Originally Posted By snakeman48:
SS is going to bust your nuts...... Originally Posted By snakeman48:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
529 SS is going to bust your nuts...... I think he knows the hausfrau does enough busting!
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Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Thanks for the heads up! Think I will order some and have it ready and waiting. Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Originally Posted By buss45:
Buds has Hornady .260 130gr ELD-M at $1.20 per round plus shipping. Thanks for the heads up! Think I will order some and have it ready and waiting. how well does this ammo work in a semi auto? |
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Originally Posted By jeep450:
how well does this ammo work in a semi auto? Originally Posted By jeep450:
Originally Posted By Fr8dog:
Originally Posted By buss45:
Buds has Hornady .260 130gr ELD-M at $1.20 per round plus shipping. Thanks for the heads up! Think I will order some and have it ready and waiting. how well does this ammo work in a semi auto? |
I got it at the Costco.
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Man, I'm confused, generally when I think of the -08's and their popularity I think of
.308 7mm-08 6.5mm-08 (260REM) 6mm-08 (243WIN) But I don't generally think of 25-08 as it's a pretty oddball caliber. You can't find any factory ammo for these calibers, the and the projectile selection is poor. BUT, if I infer the "I didn't like the hole in the -08 line-up, so I've been working on a 25-08 to fill in the gap and satisfy my OCD requirements..." that leads me to think all the above chamberings are on the way, not just 260REM. |
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