Marlin lever action 44 mag for deer?
I bought my wife a lever action marlin a couple years ago just so she could target shoot. She never shoots it so I have decided to give it a try on deer. I would limit my range to under 80 yards but I am wondering how effective this cartridge will be on a deer out to 80 yards. I bought a box of winchester 210 grain silvertip hunting rounds and they shoot great. I was thinking of trying those hornady leverolution rounds also. I usually hunt with a .35 whelen or my 300 WM and just need some guidance on what to expect. I know shot placement is everything.... will I have a search on my hands or will this 44 knock them down like the big guns?