ORIGINAL: idunno
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.
I think you will find the 44 mag. will work out very well for your son at those ranges. Recoil isn't bad either, just take him out often and let him practise with it before going hunting.
DM