My thought...
The 256 Win Magnum I suppose. Well, I've had two, both in TC tapered octagon 10" contender barrels. I could never made either of these shoot well. Even tried making my own hollow point bullets out of factory bullets. They expanded, read exploded on impact very nicely, but still not accurate as I wanted. Maybe 2-2.5" at 50 yards? It's such a neat easy to make little cartridge. There have been several new 25 caliber bullets offered over the past ten years, not to mention so better powders. I think the old 25-20 would be a better choice, but try and fine one of those in a reasonly priced rifle.
Give it a go. If you're looking for TC barrel they're plenty around for sale. (http://www.edstc.com) Ed's web site is out dated but he answers email request. I'll certain to own another- just a matter of time before a TC Contender 16" barrel surfaces.
Hope this helps ya!
Tom (AceBall) Mac
The 256 Win Magnum I suppose. Well, I've had two, both in TC tapered octagon 10" contender barrels. I could never made either of these shoot well. Even tried making my own hollow point bullets out of factory bullets. They expanded, read exploded on impact very nicely, but still not accurate as I wanted. Maybe 2-2.5" at 50 yards? It's such a neat easy to make little cartridge. There have been several new 25 caliber bullets offered over the past ten years, not to mention so better powders. I think the old 25-20 would be a better choice, but try and fine one of those in a reasonly priced rifle.
Give it a go. If you're looking for TC barrel they're plenty around for sale. (http://www.edstc.com) Ed's web site is out dated but he answers email request. I'll certain to own another- just a matter of time before a TC Contender 16" barrel surfaces.
Hope this helps ya!
Tom (AceBall) Mac