I would go with the 44 Mag in the Marlin Model 1894. I have one and have taken several deer with it. If you want to save some money the NEF Handi Rifle is available in 44 Mag for just over 200 bucks. I also own one of these. Its a good shooter and can be reamed to 445 Super Mag pretty cheap. Being a rimmed cartridge it works very well in the Handi rifle. Also for about a hundred bucks you can add more barrels to it.