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Hansam · September 5, 2012, 06:16 PM

I'm going to go against what others have said so far and suggest using the .357 mag.

Many deer have been successfully taken with a .357mag revolver. If the distances are as you said - close enough for a handgun - then use it. Less weight, not as clumsy in the brush and it packs enough power to make the kill so long as you put the shot where it needs to be.

September 5, 2012, 06:16 PM	#6
Hansam Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 763	I'm going to go against what others have said so far and suggest using the .357 mag. Many deer have been successfully taken with a .357mag revolver. If the distances are as you said - close enough for a handgun - then use it. Less weight, not as clumsy in the brush and it packs enough power to make the kill so long as you put the shot where it needs to be. __________________ This is who we are, what we do.