RE: New Deer Hunter Needs Help w/ Gun Purchase.
You might try investing in an Encore, and then, for very little money you can have any caliber you want including a muzzleloader. They shoot like a dream and handle even better. That is if you don't mind using single shots. I've been using them for years, started out with a contender. If you make a sure shot you never need a follow up anyway.
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