Icetrey,
In my opinion, the 25-06 is one of the finest whitetail rifles that you can shoot. It's extremely accurate, has plenty of knock down power, and it's a very flat shooting cartridge.....I've taken animals out to 500 yds with both of mine. Being in the hunting business, I have a number of rifles...including a Sako 25-06 and a Remington 700 BDL 25-06. Both will shoot 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds.....of course, all of my rifles have been accurized with the barrels being glass bedded, triggers worked, etc. They are milder in recoil than larger calibers making them ideal for women and young hunters. My 14 year old has been shooting one for a couple of years. With 90-100gr. bullets, they are devastating due to the velocity and shocking power. If you're hunting larger bodied animals, the 120 grain bullets work extremely well. Use it and I think it's a cartridge that you'll really enjoy shooting and hunting with. Good Luck, Good Huntin' & God Bless!
