I am thinking that a Taurus Titainum tracker in 41mag might be cool. Its lighter than some 22s and you can load it with light cast loads or heavy bear stoppers. I haven't seen one in person yet but I am looking for one

On my god did I say that I liked a taurus?

These days I carry any one of a bunch of Ruger Single actions..I guess when deer hunting with a rifle,my single 6 5 1/2 in 22mag is most commanly carried.