For deer hunting I take two pistols, one for long range: T/C Encore 7mm-08 topped with Burris 3-12 ball plex & par adj shooting a 139g SST handload(also have .223 with Burris 2-7) and one for short range and stalking: Ruger SRH .44 mag with open sights shooting a 240 gr hardcast handload.

I also have a Savage Striker in 7mm-08 that I picked up a few weeks ago and am working on various handloads to see what it likes.