I really just wanted to hear some of your opinions. I don't think either will kill deer any deader than the other. I also feel that as long as the ranges are kept reasonable, the 44 mag will do a fine job. Does anyone have any idea how much recoil one would feel firing an H&R single shot in 44 mag? Like I said earlier, I am thinking about this one for my son. Most of what we hunt will have no more than a 75 yard shot.