Yay for you on finding a Husky. Try shooting the donor first. You are OBLIGATED to shoot the donor.
8x57s are WAY underrated, but are actually a real performer with good bullets and handloading. In fact, the whole x57 family gets short shrift for some reason, except the Roberts.
Give that 8x57 a whirl first.


Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.