I have been getting the itch for the Marlin 1894FG 41 Mag. lever action. I carry a 41 mag. S&W 8 3/8" model 57 revolver 2X scoped, but have yet to harvest a deer with it. My primary gun is a 30/06 Ruger M77 scoped, and I just don't care for the weight. All my shots are inside of 100 yards. The Marlin would be 'peep' sighted, not scoped, since lately all my hunting is at last light,and I seem to pick up on targets better on iron sights in low light conditions. Am I wasting my money to buy this gun; or should I just use and practice more with the handgun since the shots are under 100 yds. and of the same caliber? Never having shot a whitetail with the 41 mag. will I have an advantage in getting the lever action? Is it a worthy caliber as factory loaded, or must I learn to handload to bring its full potential? Thanks for your help, guys! Tony!