just bought 15" stainless encore barrel. would like to have some good accurate deer loads. they would give me some reference to compare with my manuals. best powders in short barrel? best bullets? any help appreciated thanks alot!

Kyode,
My favorite load in my old 7mm-08 is 40.0 of H-4895 with a 140 grian Nosler BT or 42.0 of H-4895 with a 120 grain Nosler BT.
I have killed more big game with a 140 Nosler BT than with all other bullets combined (It's the same bullet I use with my 284 Win. XP-100).
xphunter