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Big Yac · January 4, 2006, 11:23 PM

I'm assuming this will be the Contender rifle so how about a 45/70? It has plenty of knockdown power for deer and recoil is relatively light depending on what load you use. Ever thought of using the Thompson Center Contender or Encore pistols? There are many calibers in those to choose from which would be good for your conditions including the 45/70 and .444 Marlin.

January 4, 2006, 11:23 PM	#2
Big Yac Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 422	I'm assuming this will be the Contender rifle so how about a 45/70? It has plenty of knockdown power for deer and recoil is relatively light depending on what load you use. Ever thought of using the Thompson Center Contender or Encore pistols? There are many calibers in those to choose from which would be good for your conditions including the 45/70 and .444 Marlin. __________________ "...and that's the bottom line, because Big Yac said so."