25-06 factory loads

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FYI
I ended up using Federal's 115 gr. Nosler Partitions this year.
This story at this link, made a strong case for them.
http://www.buckmasters.com/bm/Resour...y-On-Deer.aspx

Took a nice 13 pt whitetail last weekend.
The shot = 90 yards
Placement = broad side, missed the heart by 2", hit both lungs.
Recovery = down at about 60 yards.
Entrance hole = 1"
Exit hole = 1.75"

Didn't experience the knockdown effect as reported in the above linked article, but i'm certainly satisfied with the results. Don't know about the meat damage, because it was such a clean broadside shot.

Note too that the shot was through a fair amount of light "ball buster" brush and undergrowth, it didn't seem to bother the .25 a bit. But of course as we all (should) know that doesn't mean that it won't next time. I don't believe in the idea of "brush guns". Any caliber can be deflected, and any caliber can bust through the brush, and only the deer gods control which and when. My 2 cents.