You left out hand guns

I use a S & W model 19 - 357 magnum

With 158 Grain JHP & 158 Grain JSP

I hope to move up to a 41 magnum some day.

But for now the 357 magnum is good.

After all if I can get a deer in bow range about 35 to 40 yards.
A 357 magnum will do just fine.