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25-06 powder and bullet recommendations

DIBBS

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  • Aug 21, 2008
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    Looking for recommendations on powders and bullets for a 24" barrel 25-06 that will hopefully decapitate coyotes. I would prefer good load density and velocity, and not a lot of speed variation from ~55 to 10 degrees or so.

    I have a few Reloder powders available 17.19.22,25,26 both 4831's, h4350, and others. Plethora of bullets 85/100/115 grain Nosler Ballistic tips, 117 SST hornadys. I may have a box each of 90 and 100 grain Sierra matchkings.

    In the past I used imr4831 and RL19 in a 26" barrel with 85/100 grain fodder.

    Definitely NOT interested or concerned about saving hides, but am interested in shock and awe and painting the country side or snow.
     
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    Hopefully anyone who can find their ass with their hand knows you aren't hunting coyotes for fur with a 25/06. 🤣

    I would think h4350 and h4831 would be good from top to bottom bullet weight wise. The heavier bullets might favor RL26. There is lots of 25/06 data on the hodgdon sight.
     
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    I currently have test loads prepared with RL19 and 85 grain ballistic tips. I am hoping to get to the range in the next few days. If these don't have the desired results, I still have a lot of options available.