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Just ordered a Henry Single shot in this caliber. It's use will be as a general camp gun to introduce youth/new shooters to firing a centerfire rifle as well as general target shooting, possibly deer hunting by aforementioned youth hunters or myself if I feel up for a challenge. Rifle may also be pressed into emergency service for black bear use, but this scenario is unlikely as a .30-06 and 12GA also live at the cabin.
I've got a good idea on the plinking/general use loads, but looking for something optimized for deer hunting to 75 yards or so in a rifle. Currently running a Nosler 158HP over max load of H110 in my 6" M66. No doubt this would work, but looking for something more interesting to sling through this longer rifle barrel. I stock H110 and IMR 4227, but would consider adding another niche powder for use in this rifle.
On a related note, anybody know if this rifle can safely be re-chambered to .357 max?
I've got a good idea on the plinking/general use loads, but looking for something optimized for deer hunting to 75 yards or so in a rifle. Currently running a Nosler 158HP over max load of H110 in my 6" M66. No doubt this would work, but looking for something more interesting to sling through this longer rifle barrel. I stock H110 and IMR 4227, but would consider adding another niche powder for use in this rifle.
On a related note, anybody know if this rifle can safely be re-chambered to .357 max?