With better wind drift than the 6mm or 6.5 Creedmoor's—and less recoil than the latter—the new .25 delivers at long range.
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The .25 Creedmoor splits the difference between the 6.5 and 6mm cartridges. It produces slightly less recoil than a comparable 6.5 but with longer barrel life than most 6mms. Perhaps most importantly, it has superior wind drift characteristics when compared to either the 6.5 or 6mm cartridges in its class.
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America’s history with .257 cartridges is almost exclusively tied to hunting. Hornady’s .25 Creedmoor Precision Hunter load pushes a 128-grain ELD-X at 2,850 fps, giving it excellent drop and wind drift characteristics beyond traditional hunting distances with minimal recoil. With traditional-weight hunting bullets such as the 117-grain InterLock, the .25 Creedmoor bests the .25-06 in terms of velocity.
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The new .25 Creedmoor (c.) couldn’t be more different than the 1920s-era .257 Roberts (l.) or 1969’s .25-06 Rem. The Creedmoor takes advantage of modern case design that allows it to shoot high-BC bullets—making it a great low-recoil, high-performance option. (Photo courtesy of Keith Wood)
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The 25 Creedmoor Cartridge: A Long-Range Goldilocks - RifleShooter
With better wind drift than the 6mm or 6.5 Creedmoors—and less recoil than the latter—the new .25 delivers at long range.
The .25 Creedmoor splits the difference between the 6.5 and 6mm cartridges. It produces slightly less recoil than a comparable 6.5 but with longer barrel life than most 6mms. Perhaps most importantly, it has superior wind drift characteristics when compared to either the 6.5 or 6mm cartridges in its class.
Hornady Introduces New 25 Creedmoor SAAMI Cartridge « Daily Bulletin
Hornady has announced a new 25 Creedmoor cartridge. The SAAMI-accepted 25 Creedmoor is a necked-down version of the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. It's primarily designed for hunters who prefer a compact 25-cal cartridge. Some PRS/NRL shooters may also turn to the 25 Creedmoor because it offers heavier...
America’s history with .257 cartridges is almost exclusively tied to hunting. Hornady’s .25 Creedmoor Precision Hunter load pushes a 128-grain ELD-X at 2,850 fps, giving it excellent drop and wind drift characteristics beyond traditional hunting distances with minimal recoil. With traditional-weight hunting bullets such as the 117-grain InterLock, the .25 Creedmoor bests the .25-06 in terms of velocity.
25 Creedmoor - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
Delivering world-class performance in a factory-loaded cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor has become the world's most popular modern cartridge.
The new .25 Creedmoor (c.) couldn’t be more different than the 1920s-era .257 Roberts (l.) or 1969’s .25-06 Rem. The Creedmoor takes advantage of modern case design that allows it to shoot high-BC bullets—making it a great low-recoil, high-performance option. (Photo courtesy of Keith Wood)
Hornady 25 Creedmoor Ammo Review
Hornady essentially legitimized our shooting columnist's wildcat cartridge. Here's why he thinks it the best Creedmoor yet.
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