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Rifle · SAAMI

.25-06 Remington

.25-06.25-06 Springfield

Classic quarter-bore speed demon.

Caliber
0.2571″ · 6.53 mm
Introduced
1969
Case
Rimless
Parent
.30-06 Springfield
Primary use
Hunting, Varmint, Target
Status
Active
Velocity2,900–3,400 fps
Energy2,400–3,000 ft·lb
Typical grains87 · 100 · 120 gr
Identity
Introduced
1969
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
A.O. Niedner / Charles Newton
Manufacturer
Remington (commercial)
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
68 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:10
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
63,000 psi
Eff. range
400 yd
Max range
4500 yd
Recoil
9–13 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Black Hills Gold VLD 115 gr, 3,050 fps, BC 0.285 G7 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd30492374-1.5″—
100 yd288321220.0″0.0
200 yd27221892-2.7″-1.3
300 yd25651680-10.1″-3.2
400 yd24131486-22.7″-5.4
500 yd22661310-41.4″-7.9
600 yd21241152-66.8″-10.6
700 yd19861007-100.0″-13.6
800 yd1852876-142.1″-17.0

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingBerger Hunting VLD115 gr · VLD Hunting · 3,050 fps · BC 0.285 G7Buy now →
Best for TargetBlack Hills Gold VLD115 gr · Berger VLD · 3,050 fps · BC 0.285 G7Buy now →

Buy links open .25-06 Remington ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀6.530.257✓
Neck ⌀7.370.290✓
Shoulder ⌀11.200.441✓
Shoulder angle17.5°—✓
Base ⌀11.960.471✓
Rim ⌀12.010.473✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.240.049✓
Neck length7.830.308≈
Case length63.352.494✓
Overall length82.553.250✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .25-06 Remington is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 318 active loads across 31 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 318 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
NoslerTrophy Grade Ballistic Tip100Ballistic Tip3,2302,3160.197 G7
Black HillsGold Hunting100TTSX BT3,2302,3160.147 G7
BarnesVOR-TX100TTSX BT3,2102,2880.147 G7
BarnesVOR-TX TTSX BT100TTSX BT3,2102,2880.147 G7
NoslerBallistic Tip100Ballistic Tip3,2002,2730.197 G7
HornadyInterBond110InterBond Bonded SP3,1902,4850.418 G1
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X110ELD-X3,1752,4620.241 G7
HornadySuperformance SST117SST3,1102,5120.222 G7
HornadyCustom117SST3,1102,5120.222 G7
HornadySuperformance117SST3,1102,5120.222 G7
HornadySuperformance SST117SST Polymer Tip3,1102,5120.222 G7
Black HillsGold VLD115Berger VLD3,0502,3750.285 G7
BergerHunting VLD115VLD Hunting3,0502,3750.285 G7
BergerHunting115VLD Hunting3,0502,3750.285 G7
HSMTrophy Gold115Berger VLD3,0502,3750.285 G7

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

5 reloading powders listed for .25-06 Remington, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

Winchester 7602700Ramshot HunterReloader 17Reloader 19
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Firearms chambered in .25-06 Remington

12 models in the database chamber .25-06 Remington. Browse all →

Thompson/Center Compass II .25-06 Rem 22-inchSavage 110 Apex Hunter 25-06Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 6.5 CreedmoorMossberg Mossberg Patriot .25-06 RemMossberg Mossberg Patriot Synthetic .25-06 RemMossberg Patriot .25-06 Rem 24-inchMossberg Patriot .25-06 Rem 22-inchMontana Rifle Company X2 257 RobertsMontana Rifle Company X2 25-06 RemSavage Savage 110 Trophy Hunter XP .25-06 RemWeatherby Vanguard S2 .25-06 StainlessWeatherby Vanguard S2 .25-06 Rem 24-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
.30-06 Springfield
Family TreeOpen .25-06 Remington in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads318 factory loads for .25-06 Remington↗Reloading5 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .25-06 Remington↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Originated as wildcat around 1912 by A.O. Niedner and Charles Newton, necking .30-06 to .25. One of the oldest and most popular wildcats, widely used for 50+ years before commercialization. Remington finally standardized it in 1969 and it became immediately popular. Combines flat trajectory with mild recoil. Dominant western varmint and deer cartridge. One of the most successful wildcat-to-commercial conversions.

FAQs

What twist rate does .25-06 Remington use?
.25-06 Remington typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .25-06 Remington?
.25-06 Remington uses a 0.2571″ (6.53 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .25-06 Remington still in production?
.25-06 Remington is active; typical availability is common.
What is .25-06 Remington used for?
.25-06 Remington is primarily used for hunting, varmint, target.
What is .25-06 Remington based on?
.25-06 Remington is derived from the .30-06 Springfield case.
What are the best powders for .25-06 Remington?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .25-06 Remington include Winchester 760, 2700, Ramshot Hunter, Reloader 17, among 5 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 318 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →