OK, I'm brand new to this specialty, so I know nothing. I do have an idea that I'm trying to see if it may pan out.
I have an H&R Target Classic, 38-55 with the usual oversize bore. I have not slugged it, but can get decent accuracy, 3" groups at 100 yards using issue sights and the Lee .379" boolit as cast [.379-.380"].
I have some Hornady 220 grain FN/SP J-bullets I'd like to try, but the .375 diameter slug is way to small...keyholes at 25 yards. Since I have them, I would like to try them on a deer sized critter.
My question is, is there a way to paper patch this joker, and what would I use? Or is my 'coon dog barking up and empty tree?