tahoe2
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Hands down 25-06; given your two choices. Just my opinion.
Both are excellent chioces, the .25 will kick a lot more. Make sure that the bullet you use on deer is a game bullet. You might also look at a .243. If availability is an issue, most places still have .243 bullets and ammo in stock.
Is a 22-250 legal to hunt deer with in your state?
I could be wrong with memory or amendments but I don't think the OP has said or responded to my query as to his paper punching range.As many others have said, the 25-06 is a better deer cartridge. I think the 22-250 will be your best long range target rifle. I've been able to find most of the .22 caliber bullets I need. Just stay alert and look around, you can find most of what you need.
Well I don't know about that.. the parent case for those is the .308.. run it up the die hole.I vote for the .25-06.....I target shoot with mine a LOT and I don't find the recoil troublesome at all. Plus, brass can be found at ANY target range.....not something you can say about the .22-250 or .243..