Lindcott Armory Compare / .25-06 Remington vs .250 Savage
Cartridge comparison
.25-06 Remington vs .250 Savage
.25-06 Remington is faster (3,400 vs 3,000 fps); .25-06 Remington carries more energy (3,000 vs 1,935 ft·lb); .250 Savage recoils less.
.25-06 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.250 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25-06 Remington | .250 Savage | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1969 | 1915 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 1.912″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,400 fps | 2,820–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb | 1,539–1,935 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 63,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25-06 Remington faster than .250 Savage?
- .25-06 Remington is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .25-06 Remington hit harder than .250 Savage?
- .25-06 Remington carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 1,935 ft·lb).