About this caliber
25-06 Rem
The .25-06 Remington is a flat-shooting quarter-bore centerfire rifle cartridge based on the .30-06 case necked down to .257 caliber. A longtime favorite for varmints and open-country big game, it pairs high velocity and a flat trajectory with effectiveness across a wide range of game.
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The .25-06 Remington existed as a popular wildcat for decades before Remington standardized it as a factory cartridge in 1969. It is built on the .30-06 case necked down to a .257-caliber (quarter-bore) bullet, a combination that gives it generous case capacity and high velocity — the foundation of its long, flat-shooting reputation. Ballistically the .25-06 drives quarter-bore bullets across a wide range — light bullets at very high velocity for varmints and predators, heavier bullets for deer, pronghorn, and similar open-country game. The result is a flat trajectory that makes it well suited to longer shots in open terrain, with recoil that most shooters find moderate and manageable for its performance. That versatility across small and medium game is much of its enduring appeal. The quarter-bore has a devoted following, and the .25-06 is one of its most established factory members, with solid rifle and ammunition support built over decades. It sits comfortably between the lighter fast-.22 cartridges and the heavier 6.5mm and .270 class. Today the .25-06 Remington is used for varmint and predator hunting, deer and medium-game hunting, and long-range target shooting, with steady ammunition availability. Its blend of high velocity, flat trajectory, and cross-game versatility is why it has remained a respected quarter-bore for more than half a century.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Ammunition in 25-06 Rem · 23
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPU Standard Rifle | JHP | Defense | 90 gr | 3398 fps | 2351 ft·lb |
| Barnes Bullets VOR-TX | JHP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3225 fps | 2310 ft·lb |
| Federal Premium | JHP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3210 fps | 2288 ft·lb |
| Federal Power-Shok | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | 3030 fps | 2385 ft·lb |
| Fiocchi Field Dynamics | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | 2975 fps | 2299 ft·lb |
| Hornady Superformance | — | Hunting | 90 gr | 3350 fps | 2243 ft·lb |
| Hornady Precision Hunter | SP | Hunting | 110 gr | 3140 fps | 2408 ft·lb |
| Hornady American Whitetail | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | 2990 fps | 2322 ft·lb |
| Hornady Superformance | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | 3110 fps | 2512 ft·lb |
| HSM Game King | SP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3250 fps | 2346 ft·lb |
| HSM Trophy Gold | SP | Hunting | 115 gr | 3165 fps | 2559 ft·lb |
| HSM Game King | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | — | — |
| Nosler E-Tip | LRN | Hunting | 100 gr | 3200 fps | 2273 ft·lb |
| Nosler Trophy Grade | SP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3300 fps | 2417 ft·lb |
| Nosler Ballistic Tip | SP | Hunting | 115 gr | 3000 fps | 2298 ft·lb |
| PPU Standard Rifle | SP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3230 fps | 2316 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Core-Lokt | SP | Hunting | 100 gr | 3230 fps | 2316 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Core-Lokt | SP | Hunting | 120 gr | 2990 fps | 2382 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Ballistic Silvertip | SP | Hunting | 85 gr | 3470 fps | 2273 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Super X | — | Hunting | 90 gr | 3440 fps | 2364 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Ballistic Silvertip | SP | Hunting | 115 gr | 3060 fps | 2392 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Deer Season | SP | Hunting | 117 gr | 3100 fps | 2496 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Super X | — | Hunting | 120 gr | 2990 fps | 2382 ft·lb |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.