re-barrel a 25-06

aardvaark · #1 10-23-2017, 10:32 AM

It's on a Tikka m695. Question is - Can I re-barrel it with a 257 Weatherby? Without changing anything else? Or does the 257 Wby have a different bolt face?

The barrel's getting a little tired. Groups are opening up. Near as I can calculate, over the 15 years I've had it, this barrel's seen somewhere shy of 2k rounds. A lot of them hot.

Dick284 · #2 10-23-2017, 10:36 AM

Bolt head would need to be changed.

Just get it re barrelled to 25-06.

Beeman3 · #3 10-23-2017, 01:28 PM

Or rebarrel to 25-06 AI. Mine will run close to a 257 Weatherby. H1000 and 115 Berger at 3350 fps out of a 26” Krieger. Brass lasts a long time and fire forming isn’t a big deal.

Ice Fishing Maniac · #4 10-23-2017, 04:49 PM

Rebarrel to a 338-06

rembo · #5 10-23-2017, 06:05 PM

rebarrel to 280AI....you remember this chambering,,....the internet darling before the 9.3x62 which was before the 6.5 Creedmoor. It still works.
Or standard 280 is a good one I hear.

Johnny G1 · #6 10-23-2017, 06:12 PM

X2 as I have a 25-06 Mashburn with same speed as A1, but they are a little on the warm side, 58 gr. H4831 surplus.

Redneck 7 · #7 10-23-2017, 06:57 PM

I'd go 25-06 again but if you want a change I'd do a 280

aardvaark · #8 10-24-2017, 07:22 PM

I appreciate the responses there, folks. Some good suggestions. The 25-06 has been a good round. And that rifle is my favourite to shoot - it just feels best. I've lost track how many deer I've taken with it. But like someone mentioned above, I'd like a change.

Some more questions - Does the 25-06AI shoot well? I know someone that's having a heckuva time to group well with that round.

Same question for the 280AI. Is it finicky (both rounds for that matter) to load for?

I've got a 270Win as well so I'll likely be more inclined to go with the 25.

Oh, and I've got a 338 as well. It's a bit of a cannon, though. 338 Imperial mag. Not very common but ballistically not far off Lapua or RUM. 4950 ft lb at the muzzle with a 250 grain. 338-06 would be fun too.

Decisions, decisions - -

double gun · #9 10-24-2017, 07:40 PM

The answer is a 6mm-06.

Redneck 7 · #10 10-24-2017, 08:01 PM

Have you looked into a 6.5x55? If that's an option.

dogslayer403 · #11 10-24-2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by aardvaark

I appreciate the responses there, folks. Some good suggestions. The 25-06 has been a good round. And that rifle is my favourite to shoot - it just feels best. I've lost track how many deer I've taken with it. But like someone mentioned above, I'd like a change.

Some more questions - Does the 25-06AI shoot well? I know someone that's having a heckuva time to group well with that round.

Same question for the 280AI. Is it finicky (both rounds for that matter) to load for?

I've got a 270Win as well so I'll likely be more inclined to go with the 25.

Oh, and I've got a 338 as well. It's a bit of a cannon, though. 338 Imperial mag. Not very common but ballistically not far off Lapua or RUM. 4950 ft lb at the muzzle with a 250 grain. 338-06 would be fun too.

Decisions, decisions - -

The 25-06 AI is not the problem in your friends case its his rifle or reloading no reason it wont be as good or better than a standard 25-06

Beeman3 · #12 10-24-2017, 08:39 PM

No accuracy problems with my 25-06 AI. I also have a 280AI Cooper. It’s accurate as well with 4831SC and 168 gr Berger Classic Hunters. There’s lots of choices if re barreling a long action non magnum bolt face. Really depends what you are wanting to do with the rifle. If you’re not afraid of brass prep I’d recommend a 6.5 Sherman. 270 parent case that will drive a 140 gr at 3300 fps. Mines extremely accurate.

eric2381 · #13 10-25-2017, 06:06 AM

My 25-06 AI is very accurate.

fps plus · #14 10-26-2017, 10:58 AM

To convert your tikka to a magnum cartridge would require the bolt face opened up to accommodate the magnum cartridge and the extractor would require some modification .

fish_e_o · #15 10-26-2017, 02:12 PM

6.5-284