I have a good deal of experience with my model 700/ 25/06 on game and paper....24" tube.
I have to disagree with Muledeer over is position on the 25/06 comparatively.
I used this rifle exclusively for 8 years in the last century on Sheep, Goats, Deer, Elk and Moose and one Black Bear.
It also would shoot the ocassional bughole off the bench.
I have not owned the Weatherby but my limited experience with the Robert's prove disappointing.
The 25/06 rifle of mine is a confidence builder, most anyone can shoot it well. Translates to Big Game- Big Time with Nosler Partitions, imo.
I wouldn't use a repeating rifle with a longer barrel than 22" these days. The 25/06 needs at least 24.
In my humble opinion.
