I’m a quarter bore affectionado. Got three, but neither are .25/06.
.25-36M, .257Roberts, .257WbyMag.
My best friend has an Interarms MkX Viscount. With an old school load of 43.0gr of IMR4320 under a Sierra 120gr GameKing BtHpt, it shoots 3 shot clover leafs. I’ve seen him do it numerous times. He’s taken deer to 400yds hunting in-law’s property in E.WestVa and W.Pa.
He’s never wanted another centerfire “deer” rifle.
My .257Wby cost me less than the scope on it. $225+tax. LGS couldn’t sell it because 5boxes of factory ammo cost more than Rifle (Vanguard). But, it’s as accurate as buddies’06, and is closest thing to a laser to 350yds as you can buy over the counter.
With RL25 it’s a deer death ray with any bullet I’ve tried. 100gr Hornady Interlok runs 3,650fps. The ‘06 is just a couple of steps behind it.
But, elk rifles start at .270... Though a .257Bob, .25/06, or .257wby will make quick work of an elk with a 110gr Accubond... but I have better elk rifles... just saying.