Any 25 Remington fans out there?

[Supersporter40]

Alright, I admit it, I'm a 25Rem fan. Anyone else out there have any load ideas for the Model 8, 14 and 30?

I haven't had my 8 or 14 very long but from the two shooting sessions I have had with them it has been a great time.

The 117gr Hornady is the only one I have found to feed in the 14 so far. Not because of nose profile but because of the COL being too long with even the 85gr Nosler.
The 85gr Ballistic tip does however feed very well in the Model 8 as would any profile I believe.

I have only tried H380 so far and it worked real well but testing was only at short range.

Any suggestions or experiences would be great to hear. This chambering was used by my family since 1932 if not sooner so it is mainly a nostalgia thing for me to shoot this rifle. It will be hunted with.

[Tbury]

I have been reloading and shooting 25 rem for 40+ years. I shoot it in a Stevens 425, Rem Mdl 8 and Rem Mdl 14. My favorite powder for 25 is 3031 mostly behind 117 soft points or 112gr cast with gas check.

[Supersporter40]

Hey Tbury.

What mould is your 112gr?
I have some hard cast light FN cast that I have yet to try.



One on the left, of course!

I have been reworking some of my pictures for the History book release.

Uncle Leif and his Remington 14 in 25 Rem


Local trapper Martin Arneson and his 1911 built Model 8 in 25 Rem





Another Neighbor and friend of my Great Grandparents with his Model 8 in 25 Rem

[Tbury]

My mould is for a Lyman 257325 bullet that looks a lot like the one on the left of your picture. The nose is a little more rounded and it has a gas check. Depending on the alloy it weighs between 112 and 115 gr.

[Supersporter40]

Have you found any specific COL works best with your cast for feeding in the Model 14?

[Tbury]

Originally Posted by Supersporter40

Have you found any specific COL works best with your cast for feeding in the Model 14?

Have not gotten that detailed yet. I just stick with the COL listed in the reloading handbooks. With a corn shucker I do not think you can do the seating tricks that bolt actions allow. JMHO