I have a Whelen in a T/C Encore for use during our primitive firearm season here in MS. I'm currently shooting full house loads with a 225gr SGK or 225gr NAB but it's not real fun to shoot since it weighs 7.5lbs ready to hunt. Our deer are rarely bigger than 180lbs so the Whelen is serious overkill. Reloading some light loads for my young nephew and cousin got me to thinking about finding a light load for this rifle to make it more pleasant to shoot. I figure something in the range of a 35Rem load should be plenty for our small deer and be much easier on the shoulder.

I currently have the above listed bullets along with 200gr Sierra and Hornady RN bullets for my 35rem lever gun. I have IMR4198 that I use for light loads in the other rifles along with a bunch of other standard powders.

Anyone ever done this or have any suggestions?

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