I don’t understand the people complaining about the bullet weights not being the same. The whole point is to compare bullets people would most likely be using, in 06, 150 - 180gr, with 150 being the most popular where I live. I personally like 165, because my rifle likes them. Most people I know with a 270 are using 130gr. Sure 150 is available, but not the common choice here. The 25-06 I haven’t seen anyone near me use since the 70s. So, to me, this comparison would be typical of a deer camp. A lot of guys get all butt hurt because a test “ wasn’t fair” because bla bla bla, when , in fact, it’s exactly what you’d expect to see in the field. I certainly don’t see where any were the “ loser” that’s for sure. It’s a deer, not a tank. At real hunting ranges that most get or would take a shot, the old 30-30 still works just fine. It doesn’t matter how you compare or how much you spend, someone is going to whine. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!! Go see how butthurt they are on my .243 vs. 6.5 creedmoor

@megastick9324

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics oh I bet! And, to me, the funniest part of all that noise is, 99% can’t shoot well enough to take advantage of a smidge more accuracy past 500yds, most have never even shot that far! Nobody says your XX rifle is not good, it’s yours, it perfect. Some just have to feel they have the absolute best of something, and rifles is not the place for that, because there isn’t one. Just because someone on the internet says “ ...is the best “ doesn’t mean anymore than me saying it. And no matter what a guy chooses, someone will sh*t on it. If not caliber than brand name. It’s never ending. I wonder , when all there was was black powder muzzle loaders how those poor people survived.

@PlunderAndPillage

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Comparing the same weight bullets in different calibers is a terrible parameter to test by. Using the same BC bullets is a much better comparison of performance.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed along with sectional density

@johnkizziah108

3 жыл бұрын

Megastick good job smart.

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. When I was 15, I wanted a 30/30 lever action so bad I could taste it. All my buddies had one. My dad took me to get a rifle that year (1985). We looked at a Marlin 336 in 30/30. Had my heart set on it, but my dad said “Let’s look at that Savage 110 30-06.” He ended up buying me that Savage. He told me it was a much better caliber. I took several deer in WV with it. He was wise beyond imagination. Unfortunately, my dad passed away 6 years ago. Some day I will shoot and elk and a moose with that rifle. I only wish he could be here to see it through.

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

He was wise for sure 👍 thank you for sharing this.

@kennybryant7199

Жыл бұрын

Grew up in West Virginia also had the luck to shoot all three I never had a deer to get away from any 3 of these cartridges I have a ultra light 270 that is my favorite kicks like a mule because it's light but it has put a lot of deer in the daisies I also have a 7mm mag and same goes for it but it's a bear to carry all day shot placement to me is all that matters, imo.

@eugenegress5896

Жыл бұрын

David, This fellow Hunter very Sorry for your Loss. Your Father Steered you to the Right do all, caliber ,no matter what others want to debate. It is the Threshold of Recoil, to which most shooters can handle just fine, " without tensing up inside ,anticipating the Jolt recieved from Recoil, like most certainly, " DO" , From 300 Win Mag, and 338 mag. Be Confident and proud to Carry it afield! This caliber has been used on Brown Bear with 180 grn bullets for many years; way back in History the 172 grn , by Western Tool and Copper was used just fine. Now Go out and Change a Deer or Elks zip code with your Rifle.

@eugenegress5896

Жыл бұрын

Forgot to hit Thums up buddy!

@lancemiller9110

Жыл бұрын

My father has been shooting 30-06 since the 1970’s. As a kid, I always followed in dad’s footsteps. He gave me a Marlin MR-7 chambered in 30-06 for Christmas in 1999. I always wanted to be like my dad and that’s why I ended up with the ol’ 06. Excellent rifle, excellent cartridge. I don’t know how many more deer seasons we’ll have together based on his age, but I’ll always carry that Marlin rifle.

I love 25-06 for whitetail. Strong, flat shooting, and almost no recoil.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

It is a great round for sure!

@glenshort6567

3 жыл бұрын

I like your initials mate

@hommanita4086

3 жыл бұрын

I plan to buy a 270 but I will always have a special love for my ruger M77 Hawkeye 2506.

@senjaa422

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I’ve been using since the day I first started hunting years ago. It was my grandpa’s gun and handed down to me, and I still use it to this day I have never missed a deer and they have always gone down right where I hit them.

@jackvaniciaadams4089

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I use 25.06. Hornady 117sst. 3110fps. Flat shooting and deadly.

Love my 25/06 . It kills nicely, don’t care how it compares to anything else.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

What all have you shot with it?

@MrJtin69

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics a lot of deer and elk

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Nice what load do you use?

@ridgerunner3364

2 жыл бұрын

That, my friend, is all that matters!

@brandonlaragirl

2 жыл бұрын

I've never shot a 25-06 I was curious how much less kick do they have than a 30-06?

Never feel under gunned with .270. It's always my go to.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Cool i just got a tikka

@RetrieverTrainingAlone

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics I have a Stainless Tikka T3 lite in .270 Win. Developed an accurate load in an afternoon with IMR4350 (muzzle velocity standard deviation 4.6 fps based on Magnetospeed chronograph). Pros: very light, I mounted the scope directly to the receiver dovetail using Warne Maxima rings that have a recoil lug to take advantage of the Tikka/Sako optiloc system. Inexpensive: $700 at Sportsmans in Fairbanks. Smooth action, good trigger. Very accurate for a relatively inexpensive rifle. With stainless should be good in rain. Cons: Lots of plastic. Plastic stock with no aluminum bedding block, plastic magazine, plastic bolt release, plastic trigger guard, etc. It would cost more than the rifle to upgrade the plastic with after market parts. It will be interesting to see how the Tikka .270 shoots compared to my 1976 Remington 700 in .270 Win. but below zero all this week up here in the interior, so brass prep inside, no shooting outside.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i just got the Wood stock version... gorgeous walnut.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

@nmelkhunter1 I wish I had a .280 to test

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the thought.

Basic ammo in a 30-06 will get most jobs done well !

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@scripulance.1901

3 жыл бұрын

3006 king

@johnagen3688

3 жыл бұрын

@@scripulance.1901 agreed!

@Akhazmat907

3 жыл бұрын

Most jobs? All jobs except african big game. Scratch that apparently someone killed a elephant in africa with a 30-06

@davidhayes7596

2 жыл бұрын

180 grain in 30-06 does great . Nice chanell wound ,blood trai dropped doe in Trax.

I've short you 30-06 for 35 years and have used 150 gr for everything from deer to moose , If I put my crosshairs on it it dies ! took my last moose @ 475 yards , broke his elbow and threw its heart ! dropped instantly!

.25-06 is the most underrated cartridge of all time. It's fast as hell, accurate, and packs an impressive punch at 120gr. You can even go up to elk as long as you shoot well. That said, the .30-06 is one of the most versatile hunting rifles, and you can't go wrong. In the end, I still end up preferring the 25-06. Main reason is that I hunt for food. A .25-06 is going to do far less damage to valuable meat in a shoulder shot. Plus, even at 120gr, the kick feels like a playful push. I'll keep my rem 700 .25-06 until the day i die.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely good. People use it for moose up here

@DillonHockett

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics No shit? Damn, now thats impressive. Nice video, man. Super fun to see the differences in these cartridges.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man yeah 100gr barnes 110-120gr partitions will go right through a moose

@toddjohnson271

2 жыл бұрын

30-06 is hilarious.....I never shoot it, but if I could only have one from coyotes to elephants, there is no more versatile than 30-06

@Fusako8

Жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics To be fair, I know a couple people that use 243 for moose up there.

I've shot 30-06 with the 150 grain core-lokt for 25 years. Alabama / SE USA Whitetail deer mostly. The longest I ever had to track a deer using this combo was about 70 yards. For the game I am pursuing, there is no choice in my opinion for sheer stopping power. With good shot placement, the '06 and the core-lokt put them down quickly and with minimal suffering.

@JamesTaylor-gz8le

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice grain you need to test the old fashion win power point 150 I tested them extensively in a old mauser. I was shooting 300 yds , my bullet holes were all pretty much touching them I turned the mussel on a telephone pole at 300 .it was a big 16 inch diameter pole ,it went right through it twice. That's when I switched from180 to 150gr.and to winchester also good exit holes in deer.

Here in eastern WVA I’ve been around all three calibers and we certainly bought Remington, due to the availability and affordability. I’ve personally killed buck at 400 yards with the 270 130 grain. And my brother killed a 13 pointer with his 25-06 last season at just over five hundred. All the old timers here us the 30-06 and never heard of issues with any of the three. Nice video .

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the comment and good hunting to you.

I think you picked exactly the right weights for each calibre and I got exactly what information I wanted from your video. Thank you.

@AlaskanBallistics

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you! Godspeed and good hunting!

I have dropped 5 moose with the .25-06, 1 with .270 and 4 with .30-06 over the last 30 years. (Albeit I have used my .375 Ruger and .300winmag for at least 7 between them) and for wolves and Black Bear I have had best luck with my .25-06 using 115gr Nosler Partitions handloaded over 49gr of IMR 4350. ANYHOW, they ALL DIED. Just find a rifle between .243 win and .375 Ruger that you can afford to shoot/practice with lots , and that the rifle/optics fit you well. A small accurate shot to the vitals is better than a powerful shot in the ass.

@lancemiller9110

Жыл бұрын

Like “they all died”

@waylonlegend4603

Жыл бұрын

What bullet did you use for the moose? Thanks

@kearneydillon4803

Жыл бұрын

For the moose, if I used 25-06 then it was 100gr TSX. For bear I use 115gr partition. In 375 Ruger, I use 250gr GMX bullets from hornady for almost everything. Literally picture perfect mushrooms on a monometal bullet. I also like the 235gr Speer HorCor bullets. They are actually a tough bullet. Great penetration and mushroom. I had someone give me 8 boxes of 250gr GMX to reload and I have been using them for about 4 years. They are devastating on big game.

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

I've actually done a video on the .375 Ruger GMX great round

A 25-06 really needs a 24” barrel to shine. It also helps the 270. It wouldn’t hurt the 30-06 either.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree but we had what we had though.

@theorangevestarmy4255

Жыл бұрын

More twist on the barrels too, if they would make a 1-7.5twist 24" barrel & 160grain 25/06, it set the world on fire!!

@LeeChappell-zj3uv

8 ай бұрын

Yes but I don't want to carry that gun all day up and down mnt and valleys.

@AlaskanBallistics

8 ай бұрын

2 inches of barrel doesn't make that big of a difference... I've hiked 150gr miles with an 11.5 pound rifle with scope... my most confident rifle.

I wouldn't want to be a deer and get hit with any of them, that's for sure! Great video Chuck, be blessed brother!

I hunt with the 30-06 ,my father hunts with a 270 and hunting buddy uses the 25-06 , the main advantage of 30-06 you can use the heavy weight bullets for bigger game , I use a 180 grn in my 30-06 I think personally if you hunt deer you will not notice anything difference between the the three ,just put the right bullet in the right place and it will do the job , if a wanted a predator and deer rifle the 25-06 would be my first choice, as a mountain long range sheep Rifle it would have to be the 270 , deer and bigger game rifle where’s there’s bears about it would have to be the 30-06 ,but I like them all to honest, many thanks chuck 👍

@petermeyer7062

3 жыл бұрын

Distance on different calibers,eg 800m+ is where the test should start, including bullet drop and penetration.throphy hunting vs biltong hunting =the grain and tipe of the bullet. Like copper vs lead.That is my view of hunting.Range shooting is not hunting, so what experience do you have at the range to get familiar with your rifle and have a Trust Relationship?I have mine,put my 270 to the test.

@JamesTaylor-gz8le

2 жыл бұрын

Right on I think they should discontinue all caliders and millameters, except 22 long ,22 hornet, 22-250, 3006, 338, and12 ga.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I love a lot more calibers than that. Love my 6.5x284 it's sweet

@tadgriffin170

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesTaylor-gz8le you didn't mention a single caliber 🙄

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

@Tad Griffin 💥 💥 💥

Great video! Thanks for putting on the test.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting

Don’t apologize for the bullet weights. You picked exactly the right ones. It is the test I wanted to see. Great video, keep up the good work.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Doreen

30-06 excellent all around caliber.

@guaporeturns9472

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that once or twice before.

Good video. Dude, The eagle staring down after each shot was classic.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That was a really good photo i got while walking in a swamp that was still mostly frozen near my old house.

30-06 is by far my favorite of these rounds. It is a great all around round enough energy to do whatever you really need to and a good flat shooting cartridge.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@jeremypike9153

3 жыл бұрын

25-06 actually predates the 30-06 the round was changed slightly by Remington and renamed the 25-06. The 30-06 was developed because the 25-06 just didn't quite have enough energy at a distance. I can't remember what the 25-06 was called I believe it was its creators last name.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know

I like .270 but 30-06 takes it in my book. My Garand and 03 springfield are a dream to shoot!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I need to shoot them next time I'm in Georgia

I quit shooting remington ammo ten years ago. I shoot federal through my rifles and winchester in my shotguns. Great video

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I shoot mostly barnes up here.

They are all fantastic, and its nice to have different choices.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Very true

I've been using core lokt 130 gr in 270 and 150 gr 30 06 on whitetails for 38 years. It has always been excellent. Also have taken 2 mule deer with the 30 06 in in 150 gr. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed the video.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome thanks for watching!!!

Pick'em. Shoot whatcha got, take a bit of time on the trigger and put'er dead center.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@megastick9324

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. When I was a kid, the majority of hunters we knew had 1 or two rifles at the most, and a shotgun and a 22. They didn’t do a week long assessment of what caliber was optimum for the particular hunt, they grabbed the deer rifle and went out and killed a deer. This may be the age of too much information, making a simple thing into a boondoggle.

@geob0324

3 жыл бұрын

@@megastick9324Yep... what you said...! Same for me.

I've been shooting 30-06 since I was about 15 or 16. Just hard to beat.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

It is

@vikingnorm6935

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, 32 special from 12 til 15 then started using 30-06 with 1 oddball year I used a .308 then went back to 30-06, 50 years old now with plenty of guns but still my go to & favorite

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

@VIKINGNORM nothing wrong with that

Geeze i like um all i find enjoyment in finding out everything i can about all the different calibers. We all have our faves.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, i used to read Ballistics charts as a kid. I nerded it up!!!

Thanks Chuck. All well proven rounds. Remington seems to have these a butter under potential. All of these should be 100-200 fps. The 30/06 seems more adequate for larger game.

270 Sako A7 shooter here but I like my Ruger American 30-06 as well. It’s just a little to much kick out of such a lightweight rifle. But I’m practicing. Great video.👍🏼

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. Killed my first caribou with a .30-06 ruger American.

I'm traveling all the time so for me it 30-06 all the way. No matter where I am I can find 30-06.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

A valid point. Good hunting

@sarahbrunetto5633

3 жыл бұрын

Except right now 25-06 is the only thing on the shelves in Alaska lol

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

@ Sarah Brunetto #Truth

I always take out my Remington 760 30/06 and I love these rounds

Thanks for the shoutout! That was pretty poor performance from Remington on that 25-06 and .270 ammo. Maybe it’ll get better when the new owners take over or at least we can hope. I have the T/C Venture in .270. Pretty accurate and smooth running rifles.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@chastynthwreatt5320

3 жыл бұрын

Who is the new owner

There used to be a video on here where a 16 year old shot a huge grizzly in Alaska with 2 shots of 180grain core lokt 30-06 and it worked exceptionally good!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Cool let me know if you find a link

All of them, I love the -06 family bullets

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

They're all good for sure

3 outstanding cartridges. I have all 3 and because of the longer and heavier bullets now available for the 25-06, it is for sure my favorite of this trio. Good video 😊

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

Sweet do you have the custom Twist rate in the 25-06?

@ArkansasBadBoy

Жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics yes sir. I put that barrel on a 1909 Argentine Mauser action and had a custom wooden stock made for it. I did the rest of the work to get it scope ready as well as anything else to improve the accuracy. I love how this gun looks and shoots.

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

Sweet man

You are one of the few that when comparing calibers you select similar BC and SD which I think is the best comparison. Thank you.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

I try to do so. Thank you

Every lot of ammunition may perform differently, the .270 is rated at about 3060 FPS in the 130 grain bullet. I have seen other tests where the 130 grain .270 outperformed the 30-06 in penetration. Last hunting season I used my Winchester model 70 XTR Featherweight for the first time using the Remington 130 grain Core Lokt. I shot a buck broadside at 50 yards. Just above the front leg for a perfect heart shot. The buck ran over a 100 yards. I did have a good blood trail to the buck. I noticed no exit hole on the opposite side. I usually have deer drop like lightning when I use my .300 WSM. I might just take a neck shot next time so I don’t have to walk extra.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Very true about lot numbers.

Good review, thank you. I cannot deny the effectiveness of the 270 or the 30-06, but the 25-05 was and is still my choice for most hunting. The flat trajectory, low recoil, yet still devastating punch are what sold me. However, I do pull out my 7mm Rem Mag, another flat shooter, for elk, for that added margin. Note that I planned ahead, knowing that I wanted a 7mm Rem Mag for elk, when I purchased my 25-06. I was not looking for one cartridge to do everything. I much later purchased a .223 for little bitty critters. Joe

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

I agree with your thinking completely.

I own all three of these rifle calibers and live and hunt in AZ. My .25--'06 is my go Coues deer rifle. I flip flop between between .270 and. 30-'06 and a 7 MM Rem. Mag. for elk. The reality is that they are all great if you find the right load that shoots well in your rifle, and rifles are picky. The differences are mostly dancing on the head of a pin.

Nice video. Hopefully fortune smiles upon you to let you do a similar series for .30, 8 mm / 325, .338, and 35.

A 25-06 shoots much flatter and the accuracy is spot on I shot mine at 100yds put 4 shots in the bullseye that you could cover with a dime. I has killed more deer and coyotes sense I purchased it in 1976 in Fort Scott, Ks. My Son killed a deer at 300+yds dropped in its tracks half its hart on the ground shooting a 17gr ballistic tip boat tail. Did you know it has been labeled the unbelted magnum?

@scripulance.1901

2 жыл бұрын

I got handloaded 130 grain 3006 rounds going 3220 avg fps they shoot flat as a 2506

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Ttsx?

@scripulance.1901

2 жыл бұрын

Sierra bthp 130 grain

Awesome video bro. I’d like to see the test, but just with the 30-06 with a few different 180gr. loads.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Just uploaded a video last week.

@scottwins2

3 жыл бұрын

Slower but will kills everything, my choice

Where I live we do not have the option of three hundred yard shots due to the density of trees. Your test range appeared to be 100 yards and at that range for me they expand well with good penetration. It was just a suggestion. I have all three calibers with excellent results on all big game in my area. Moose being the biggest.

Good test. Matter of just pick one. Gun weight will differ also. A good factor to keep in mind also.

I think they’d all kill a deer with a well placed shot! I’m partial to the .270 and have seen it drop deer in their tracks, but I love the bullet weight options of the 30’06! The 165 gr and 180 gr offer so many more game options.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you there!

@coreyjamesjernigan9751

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics ,,,ññ

@altonrowell7854

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I like reloading. That's why I chose the 30.06. I don't plan on doing a lot of target shooting. But I'm getting old and I haven't been hunting in over 20 years. Looks like I'm going to have to shoot someone's 🐮 cow. I will use a 220 gran at 25 yard's with a overcharged recipe.. 😂 lololol 😂😅

According to the job at hand, what tool you use. In my area there aren't a lot of dangerous game. For Whitetail and meat on the table 25-06. Doesn't destroy the meat. Good varmint round. 30-06 is a do it all caliber due to loads and bullet weights. In my limited knowledge if one caliber for everything 30-06. For Alaska, for sure out of these three 30-06. Tried and true! Don't fix it if it ain't broke. 30-06 is king here for sure. Nice job! Keep'em coming!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. .

Was definitely interesting with the velocity of the 2506. I like all 3 and use all 3. 2506 and 270 are pretty tied in what Ive done with them as far as ground checking deer and hogs.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah not much difference in those 2

New to the channel. Great channel. 30-06 old reliable.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank.

Had them all, 3006 my first choice 300 yards, 270 second choice, 25 3rd , been loading 40 years, and shooting 50 this is for deer

The best bullet weight I've found in 30+ years with the 270 is 140 grains. I'm currently using the Accubond bullet, which tends to hold together better and penetrate deeper, while still expanding well. The '06 is really best with 165 to 180 grain bullets.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I had 180gr accubond .30-06 fail to expand at 250 yards in a caribou. It was going 2600 out of that gun, handloaded. The new accubond long range in my 6.5 creedmoor and 6.5x284 Norma video did well though

Subscribed. Crony and accuracy testing. 👌

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@redtobertshateshandles

Жыл бұрын

@AlaskanBallistics thank you brother.

25.06 for me but depends on what your hunting. The 25.06 120 grain sierra's is what I use. Very simular to core lock. Great round for coyotes and deer. Im sure it would do fine on larger animals.

I love the "Mirica" Eagle. I LOVE all three rounds!!!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite photos I've taken

I'm a 270 guy BUT I wouldn't turn away from any of them. Would like to see a 308 - 7mm08 and 6.5 Creed see how they compare

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 6.5 vs 7mm-08 video

@duecemcallister3881

3 жыл бұрын

Dawg check. Go Browns

I like heavy for game bullets. I used 180gr SP in .30-06 for years on whitetail. Works great and my shots were under 200yds. I later switched to 180gr PSP and they work well, too.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Godspeed. Thanks for watching and the comment!

I used to have a remington 280 with a muzzle break. Loudest darn gun i have ever been around. I just got a remington 700 25-06 with a 26 inch bull barrel. I'm going to try an get a elk this year with it.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Nice what load are you using?

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to have a .280

The best comparison would use the best bullet in a given caliber, not the same grain for each. That shows the true potential of the calibers.The 25-06 has an over bore issue that really needs longer barrels and slow burn powder. GunBlue490 is one the best sources I've found for hunters seeking information.

Never got Remington rifle ammo to shoot a satisfactory group in any rifle

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Understand that

@masondick4851

3 жыл бұрын

I have a few Remington rifles that shoot around moa with core lokt

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Different rifles like different things

Being that the 270 and the 25.06 are some of the children of the 30.06, I would expect no less than exceptional performance. I've reloaded Hornady's 180 grain SPBT at 2652 FPS, through a Remington 7600. I like it, inch and a half groups at 100 yards, two inch groups at 200. No complaints here.

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

Nice 👌

I use each caliber for whitetail all work great. Great video.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would agree they all work well. Thanks for watching!!!

25-06 is a great flat shooting round for my area! But 400 yards is unheard of even for farmers hunting from a combine.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Those aree small fields

@HarrysHolsters

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics haha! Yup they aren't big and the terrain is really hilly so even if the field is large you're unlikely to get a shot over 200-250 yards.

For whitetail deer here in Indiana my family and I use 100 grain .243, 130 grain .270, 138 grain .308, and 150 grain .30-06 I can honestly say everyone of them are very affective it really just depends on the shooter and their preference. The key to success is being comfortable with your rifle and making a well placed shot.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed completely sir... good hunting, n better eating

@lancemiller9110

Жыл бұрын

That’s the truth. Get comfy and familiar with what you have.

Great video keep them up!! 👍

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. Videos every weds morning

@ethanisaacson7860

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics thank you for telling me just got 1 new subscriber!!!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanisaacson7860 thank you again brother

A great video comparison.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The Core Lokt has long had a reputation as one of the best of the price point bullets. Several generations of hunters have been reliably getting their annual deer with those exact 270 and 30-06 loads. For the guy who buys 1 box of ammo every 2 years and wants to stick with the familiar, they are great. I agree that most Rem products seem to have gone downhill after Freedom Group took over, and of course they destroyed the company financially. For my money, i will stay with 30-06, although the 25-06 has long interested me for predators and long range varmints, if i ever get into that. The 270 has never blown my skirt up, but i will admit it is a good cartridge. You can't argue with real-world success. Your test makes sense, despite the naysayers. Each load represents the "standard" or most common bullet weight in the cartridge. So it makes sense to test them. Btw, i always love ut when u insert the still of the eagle. He is looking down as though he is thinking, "What the H are those wingnuts doing down there?". Always makes me chuckle.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's one of my favorite photos

@oldgoat1890

3 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with that. When I reload I try to use Core-lokt bullets. I am a little worried with Remington going under and not being able to get them in the future. I came into a 99 Savage in .243 and did not want to reload for it but wanted to hunt with it. Bought 1 box each of the "Big three" big game ammo. Federal, Winchester, and Remington. I tried the Federal and got about an 8" spread @ 100 yards. The extraction was "Sticky" from receiver spring. First time I ever had that in any type of gun. Same thing with the Winchester. I was almost ready to give up, but tried the Remington. Group went right down to about an inch or less. The extraction was two finger smooth. I have drifted into "Super bullets" when reloading, but soon lose interest in them. Either they are barely accurate or I don't trust them to open up consistently.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Try the barnes lrx.... best hunting bullet made

@troy9477

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldgoat1890 -I love my 99 in 308. Early 60's if i had to guess- it has the awful pressed checkering. Would like to have another one in a diff chambering. The 300 Savage would be a little redundant, great carteidge though it is. So a 243 or maybe a 250 Savage would be the way to go. Or a 358 win if i could ever fibd one. Glad you found a good load for yours. I woukdn't worry to much- Sig bought the Rem ammo operation. I'm sure it will resume production soon. It will likely get even better, with investment by Sig.

25 06 is my go to whitetail rifle.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good choice

I’ve used 150 gr. Core lokts 270 rounds in my 270 for deer and hogs for a couple of years now mostly since it’s what my rifle shoots best and it’s what the store has had the most of I love them. I want to get a 3006 one day great vid man keep up the good work I was able to kill a doe at 275 yds with my r700 using 150 gr 270s in Oklahoma 2021 deer season

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I hope they're more consistent than these 130s were in the video.

30`06 150gr Hornady SST, power line shot @ 193 yard from stand, filled a doe tag, dropped on the spot. Have used core-lokt but my rifle wouldn't group, but used .303 British that worked well. Haven't harvested an animal yet as the old Enfield is a back up rifle. I hunt 4 hours from home so I bring extra stuff.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Understand. Thanks for watching sir. Good hunting

Thanks for this video I've been shooting the 270 130 grain core lock. And now I'm going to switch to Hornady .or federal ammo the powder charge wasn't there should be a lot closer to 3000 fps . Thanks again

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Shoot what ever your rifle likes best. For me it's the barnes lrx. 6.5 creedmoor absolutely slammed a cow caribou today at 282 yards.

@YoungDisciple90

Ай бұрын

Yea there’s no way the velocity should have been faster for the 30-06 with a heavier projectile.. I only own a 270 I’ve tried several brands but not any Barnes bc I can’t really find it ima have to try and order some online

@AlaskanBallistics

Ай бұрын

@YoungDisciple90 the barnes 129gr LRX is what I like in the .270.

@YoungDisciple90

Ай бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics thanks I’ll see if I can order some and try them out.

@AlaskanBallistics

Ай бұрын

@YoungDisciple90 good luck

I guess it really depends on what it is that you’re shooting at ,if you’re shooting a deer as a rule of thumb some thing 100 yards or less does the job, and for that you can use a 30-30 , I have the 270 and the 30 -06 and out of all , the 30-06 wins,,, interesting video👍

Good info, enjoyed

Curious to hear thoughts. The .270 130 gr PSP is rated by Remington with a muzzle velocity of 3060 fps in a 24" barrel. A 22" barrel is pretty standard and the chrono, I imagine, is 10-15 ft from the muzzle. Is 250 fps less than spec appropriate? I had terrible experience with Remington Express ammunition in 130 gr PSP. Those were not marked as managed recoil but were terrifically underpowered.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

That's the serious underpower they were in this test too, plus hight standard deviation, and jacket separation

Wow. That’s very slow compared to other brands of 270. I have a 270 and 25-06. Love them both!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i was shocked at how slow it was. Thanks for watching and the comment! Hope you've got meat with them this hunting season.

Just thinking out loud. Now Ruger owns Marlin, how cool would it be to be able to get a 10/22 with the marlin micro groove barrel.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooohhh

@luketilley9137

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics I would definitely buy a couple of those. I really like the ruger 10/22 but, not even close to the accuracy of my 2 model 60's

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

@@luketilley9137 agreed completely

I love seeing people review the 25-06. For deer use 117 sst. Have never had one take a 2nd step. Same with hogs. Neck shot a 300lb hog as I figured the bullet wouldn’t make it through the shoulder. Cut the hide around the neck and the head popped off. Never got to test it on an Elk, but I do have some annealed 117sst for when I get a shot in on one. Terminal ballistics research says annealing the round makes the tip mushroom instead of fragment

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

That'd be good because ssts are known to shatter I'll never use them again. Barnes ttsx

@wheelgun5102

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics yeah they blow when it strikes bone, but the terminal ballistics are insane on 150 to 200lb deer

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

I bet

I love my 280 Rem. Especially as a reloader 👍🏻

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to test one on the channel

I live in south Africa,taken all the plains game with my .270 love the round all just a personal choice,also have a .300win so wouldn't bother with the 3006.👍

My ex wifes cousin lives in Colorado. Has a 700bdl in 308. Has only 1 box of 180 grn core lokts. 11 empty shell cases. 11 elk heads in his cabin. People keep telling him CLS are no good 😂

@stuartowens3506

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I’ve taken more deer with core-lokt than everything else combined. No, it may not give sub-MOA every round, but when the vast majority of game shots are less than 500 yards, a well-aimed vitals shot is still likely to get the job done. Plus, most of the modern “budget” rifles will give accuracy that could only be had by the most expensive rifles just 40 years ago. The high-power rifle game has gotten so much more fun in the past decade. New calibers, better rifles, high-tech ammunition and powders. Just plain fun.

@Akhazmat907

3 жыл бұрын

Haha core locs are great. I have taken moose, brown bear, elk, and Caribou here in Alaska with them. 30-06 is my mistress

Watching this after cleaning my dads Remington 742 woods master 30-06 with a 22in barrel sighted in with Winchester 150gr sjsp. Out of the calibers presented here I prefer a 25-06 with light ammo for maximum expansion and hydrostatic shock to drop deer on the spot but I don’t own one so I use 6.5cm with hornady 125gr super performance sst, And have yet to shoot a deer that didn’t drop on the spot. Keep up the good vids it give me a decent idea on what dad has his grandpas rifle sighted in with.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I dropped a caribou last year with a 6.5 creedmoor 127gr lrx.

Great video

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Of course the 30-06 is the king among the most common standard cartridges. But the 270 outstrips it on targets over 250 yards. The 25-06 is almost forgotten. Anyway, the emperor is the 300 Win Mag. Thanks for such a well done test in all respects.

I like .30-06, killed 17 deer in my life with it,pretty devastating. SST'S AND BALLISTIC TIPS 165 GR

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it works great for you. Godspeed brother!!!

@robertshay9951

3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up on the SST's very accurate stopped a doe at 193 yards from my stand have been the most accurate, 150 gr bullet weight. I hunt over a power line right of way. Long shots are available would feel comfortable at 400 with light wind.

Good information thanks for sharing

My go to gun for the last 45;or so years has been the 280 Remington with various 150 grain hand loaded bullets. I can say that I’ve never had any reason to complain. This is for coyotes, white tails and elk.

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had one to test here on the channel

I think your choice of calibers, ammo, and bullet weights for this comparison is fine. I have a few suggestions otherwise. In the field, you may have to make a quick follow-up shot and deal with it. However, for testing and demonstration purposes here, it is a bad idea to fire all four shots from one caliber in just fifteen seconds. High-powered rifle barrels heat up pretty damn quick when fired continuously, and that change in temperature can give you all sorts of variation in your chronograph readings. Just adding a few extra seconds between shots would have given more reliable results. Also, I'd say all three bullets performed well and would easily do the job out in the field against medium-sized game. I was quite impressed by the .25-06 in comparison to its big brother which is clearly stronger. As for the .270, its jacket separation obviously happened at the terminus of the bullet travel, or the mushrooming would never have come out like it did. Furthermore, the slight variation in each bullet looks to be more attributable to the shot placement against the pork shoulder and how far it had to penetrate before exiting than due to the bullet's capabilities, as each bullet took a noticeably different path getting through that meat target. When you have one bullet go through the bottom, one go through the middle, and one go through the top, that can affect the results. Still, this was an interesting comparison video.

@dukeman7595

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree.

for caribou and smaller they will all kill but i prefer the 270 so that is my biased choice..

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that

Yeah, that is why i always use heavy for caliber, slower high sectional density bullets anymore... 165 or 180's in 308 and 30-06 just work everytime without fail on elk, deer and antelope... 150's for the 270 work on everything as well. Excellent video and that is an excellent analog imo... Thanks for the vid.

@AlaskanBallistics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching brother!

All are great guns I just love the power of the 3006 here in Pennsylvania perfect gun for anything!

@AlaskanBallistics

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Godspeed and good hunting

I was surprised by how mild the 270 was.I was expecting almost 3000 fps.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both sir

Nice. How do the 220 grain .30-06 perform?

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

We have been looking around for those and they have been sold out

@nathanmanley4203

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics i know they weren't easy to find to begin with. My former in-laws used them for moose

If I had any of the 3, I wouldn’t trade for either of the others. I prefer a .270 as an all purpose round. Being left handed, my choices were limited whenI bought my M77 mkII. No regrets.

It seems like if you're hunting at distance, you have two concerns in addition to the usual ones. How will wind affect it? How well will it perform with less than perfect placement? Heavier, fast bullets seem to lessen the worries?

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I don't consider either caliber a caribou killer past 400 yards

The reason I don't like short barrels! Defeats the purpose of a rifle! I agree with other comments, at least 24" barrel on the 25-06! They aill will do the job though! Not imprssed with the ammo at all! "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"!!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thank you for watching and the comments

I use 120 gr. 25-06 Remington core lock for Mule Deer. Takes them down. Just put the bullet where it belongs with most any calibers at reasonable distance.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Myself and other hunting companions have had good luck with the Remington bullets, they expand well and get the job done with the least amount of tracking versus other factory ammo in my experience anyway. Most of our shots are 300 yards or less so don't know about the performance at longer distances. I have noticed the variations in powder charges though and it shows in group size but they work well at close ranges and don't clean out your wallet. Lol Thanks for your videos.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you've had a good experience with them. Thanks for watching and the comment. Godspeed

Awsome comparisom. 30-06 is still king when comes to Remington cor-lock. Run same ammo in my 7mm mag in 175gr

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

I need to do a 7mm Rem mag test

@jamespugh

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics be cool. Its take lot deer for me but all still run little ways. Still dose the job

@billallen4793

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics I like the 7mm mag a little better than my Browning 300win mag.... I'm getting old and am now disabled from a work injury "back damaged" and I DON'T enjoy the recoil as much as when I was younger...lol . Getting old I guess....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY

I love the 30-06 Springfield round !!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty tough to beat the 30-06 for a great all around gun.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

Great video 👍 If you want the very best out of any one of these cartridges you have to hand load , then you “can” go into the major leagues !

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Handloading is all over the channel. Thanks for watching and Godspeed and good hunting!

@johannesvanhoek9080

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskanBallistics It was just a random generalized comment, I watch your channel all the time and I know that you do handloading, have a wonderful day in God’s country !

@AlaskanBallistics

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you. Godspeed my brother

I like all 3 a great deal. My 25-06 REM rifle is a Sako 75, go to load is a 90 grain Hornady GMX handload at 3150 FPS. My 270 WIN rifle is a Sako 85, my go to load 140 grain Hornady SST handload at 2980 FPS. My 30-06 SPRG is a Sako 75 and my go to load for it is a 165 grain Nosler accubond at 2850 FPS. My go to rifles most of the time.

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! What's the max charge on those 90gr gmx meme it go?