Ruger HM77R 25-06

[NEUT6899]

Won this rifle at a D.U. Banquet and was wondering if it worth keeping or maybe trading in. I bought a new Savage 30-06 last year and not sure if i need the 25-06. Whats the better deer rifle?? Pros and cons?

[TooTallTom]

They'll both kill deer just fine. The .25 will shoot flatter than the .30. The .30 will be somewhat less susceptible to wind drift. The .25 should have less recoil. The .30 might be easier/ cheaper to track down ammunition for.

Basically, it comes down to what YOU want to shoot for YOUR particular situation. If you plan to shoot bigger game than whitetails in North America (elk, moose, bear) you might want to stick with the .30 because you can find heavier bullets, but if you shoot the .25 noticeably better that might be a better choice for you even on those animals than the .30. Bullet selection (moreso for the .25 than the .30, at least on whitetails) and shot placement are much more important than the number on the box.