25 20 Winchester Ammo
GunCritic Score
80%
Critic Rating
2 Reviews
50%
User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$9.09
Used Price:
$8.18
Sale Price:
$9.09
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
1460 fps
Average Energy
407 ft-lbf
Recoil
0.57 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.19
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
86 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
12.5 gr
Range
150 yd
Muzzle Velocity
1460 fps
Muzzle Energy
552 J
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See DealThe Winchester Model 1892 in 25-20 caliber saw a new cartridge developed in 1895 that would be used in conjunction with the lever-action rifle. This was the 25-20 Winchester, one of Winchester’s most notable centerfires, also dubbed the WCF (Winchester Center Fire). The 25-20 Win has its parent case in the 32-20 Winchester, necked down to fit a 0.258 caliber round onto the cartridge. Designed to be a varmints cartridge it stole the show from a similar cartridge that was around at
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the time of its arrival, the 25-20 Marlin.
The cartridge became reputable amongst the farmers, trappers, and small game hunters. This was because of the ability to retain salvageable meat from small games like turkeys that have been shot by the round.
The WCF has a factory-loaded grain of 60, 75, and 86 grains that can clock up to 1700 fps on average. Using the cartridge over a distance of 150 yards would still guarantee you an accurate hit on your varmint target. However, due to its light bullet, and sedated ballistics with heavier bullets, it is rarely used for big game hunting. A precise placement shot is required for a humane kill in this instance.
Using the WCF in a single shot or bolt action rifle delivers better accuracy for hunting small games at distances of 125 yards. The 25-20 has all but gone extinct, with the 85-grain bullet being the only cartridge type offered on the commercial market to date, yet it would still be hard to find this 20th century period piece..25-20 Winchester For Sale
.25-20 Winchester Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
GunCritic Score
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
1460 fps
Average Energy
407 ft-lbf
Recoil
0.57 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.19
Sectional Density
0.16 lb/in²
Average Gr
86 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
12.5 gr
Range
150 yd
Muzzle Velocity
1460 fps
Muzzle Energy
552 J
Bullet Drop
0.05 in
Wind Drift
0.03 in
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.25-20 Winchester Specifications
Category
Caliber
.25-20 Winchester
Gun Types
Lever-action Rifles, Single-shot Rifles, Bolt-action Rifles
Case Types
Rimmed, Bottlenecked
Height
1.33
Average Grain
86
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimmed
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Small Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.262 in
Land Diameter
0.253 in
Neck Diameter
0.298 in
Base Diameter
0.344 in
Rim Diameter
0.347 in
Rim Thickness
0.050 in
Case Length
33 in
Oal Cartridge Length
41 in
Bullet Weight
86 gr
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