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Post by imfuncity on Sept 8, 2008 17:16:44 GMT -5
I'm sure I should know this and probably have it somewhere but ... is a 25-20 Rem the same as a 25Rem?
GB item#109298665, looks interesting as an idea to add to my .25 collection, although I think he's rather proud of one in not very good condition. So, really I'm just asking about the ammo as I'm not really interested in trading anything for this rifle and no funds for it.
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Post by tbury on Sept 8, 2008 17:47:25 GMT -5
No! A 25-20 is about half the length of a 25 rem and is more the power of a pistol cartridge, like a 38 special. Max bullet is about 87 grains at 1400 fps. Also called .25 WCF. developed for short action leveractions. It is a necked down .32-20, good for small game and varmints at close range.
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Post by tbury on Sept 8, 2008 17:58:03 GMT -5
Model 25s are sweet rifles and 25-20 is popular in that gun. I have one in 32-20, they are basically a step down from a model 14 or a step up from the model 12 (.22LR). I paid $690 for mine but I would not touch that one for 500. For a really nice one you will pay more than I did but it is worth paying more and getting a better one. JMHO
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Post by supersporter40 on Sept 8, 2008 19:00:15 GMT -5
Mitch, if the 25 WCF is half as fun as my 32 WCF is then you need to get one, just maybe not that one tbury and you spoke of. Very little recoil, low muzzle blast and cheap like borcsh for components. the 25 would be cheaper yet and an easier to aquire list of projectiles. There is a model 25 in 32WCF up here for $500 but it has not sold in five weeks. One thing you could remember the 25 Remington by is it was made to compete with the 25-35 Winchester. Although it has a different shoulder position and is rimless there is not alot of other details setting them apart. Check the load table I put in the Collecting ammunition forum and you will see how all three stack up.
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Post by tbury on Sept 9, 2008 19:17:33 GMT -5
Check our this one on GB. 109655064 . It has better condition and is at least a better starting price.
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