RE: new pistol
If you' re planning more toward the moose, get a Ruger Redhawk or SRH in .454 cassul or .480 ruger, if you' re leaning more toward deer, get a Ruger Superblackhawk or redhawk in .44mag, they' re solid as a gun can get, and as accurate as any factory guns I' ve dealt with. The .44mag is all you need for deer sized game, while if moose are going to be more of your normal quarry, then the more powerful .454cassul or .480 ruger is the way to go.