{"id":15361,"date":"2026-01-09T16:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=15361"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:44:49","slug":"best-25-06-ammo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/best-25-06-ammo\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 25-06 Ammo"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guide delves into the history, ballistics, and the best .25-06 ammo options. I\u2019ll also explore some of the best ammunition options available for this caliber, including their characteristics and how they impact performance in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

The .25-06 Remington<\/span><\/a> is a top contender for hunters seeking a versatile and powerful cartridge. Renowned for its flat trajectory, excellent long-range performance, and manageable recoil, it has earned a devoted following among hunters and long-range shooters alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best 25-06 Ammo Options<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ask any experienced shooter about their go-to caliber, and they will almost certainly have a favorite ammo brand and cartridge, too. For instance, I\u2019m partial to the <\/span>Hornady LEVERevolution<\/span><\/a> line for my lever-action rifles. However, it’s great to have options. With that in mind, I\u2019ve included four different cartridges on my list of the best 25-06 ammo. The ammo that made the cut includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

Barnes TSX 100-grain<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Barnes TSX hits targets hard with unmatched precision and proven lethality in the field.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a hard-hitting, fast-moving 25-06 cartridge, the 100 gr projectile from Barnes is it. These cartridges feature all-copper bullets, double-diameter expansion, and great weight retention as part of the VOR-TX line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Barnes TSX 100-gr<\/span><\/a> cartridges boast a muzzle velocity of 3,225 feet per second. They maintain a velocity of over 2,200 FPS out to 400 yards. The bullets pack a ton of energy, too. They register 2,310 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle and over 1,000 foot-pounds of energy at 400 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n

When zeroed at 200 yards, these projectiles fly flat at long distances. They impact about 1.3\u201d above zero at 100 yards and have a drop of just 6.1\u201d at 300 yards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.25-06 Rem<\/span><\/td>\nTSX<\/td>\n100gr<\/td>\n3,225 FPS<\/td>\n2,310 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,947 FPS\/1,929 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,686 FPS\/1,602 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,439 FPS\/1,322 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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\n Hornady American Whitetail 25-06 Rem 117 Grain SP - 20 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n $29.85 <\/div>\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Remington Core-Lokt 25-06 Rem 120 Grain PSP - 20 Rounds <\/div>\n
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\n $37.85 <\/div>\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n