RE: Encore handgun for deer hunting
Bought the 7mm-08 Encore in 2002 to use as a handgun for deer hunting in Southern New York where we are limited to pistol, shotgun slugs or muzzleloaders. Have found this to be a very accurate and powerful caliber for either whitetail or blackbear and has expanded my range from approximately 100-125 yards with shotgun to 200+ yards with the Encore.
Ammo available if you do not reload, recoil not bad and slings available to carry. I do recommend shooting sticks and a scope to allow utilization of this gun's ability to reach out to the above distances.
Go for it!!