Mine likes 117grain Hornady SST’s.
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Are you going to reload? That will be your better option.
If not, try 75 grn., 100, and some 120, if you can find them. You'll soon know what weight it likes. After that, go with that weight and the best bullet/ammo you can find with that combination.
My Ruger No. 1 preferred heavier bullets (120 grn.)
Good luck!
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I have shot 120 grain Remington Core Locked for over thirty five years out of of my Smith and Wesson 22 inch barrel. It shoots flat and groups tight for me. Never tried 100s because if it's not broken, I don't fix it. I have found ammo on line without a problem-now have seven boxes. See what your rifle shoots best.
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Originally posted by bloodtrail18 View Post25-06 = .257 diameter projectile
6.5cm = .264 diameter projectile
Not the same
25-06 spits .257 diameter which equals 6.5 mm diameter projectile.
6.5 CM shoots a 6.72mm diameter projectile.
Now the mass difference makes sense.
Thanks MrBloodtrail.
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You guys that are recommending heavier grain bullets, say 117 - 120 and up, are y'all shooting these out of 24" barrels, or 22" like my rifle?
Understanding I need to try a few different types of ammo, I want to make sure we're not talking too much difference in terms of barrel length and twists.
And thanks everyone for the information and insight. I appreciate it greatly.
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