For range time can’t beat the 38special / 357 mag
I have two.
A Rossi ranch hand with extended stock... still fun and way more accurate now
A Rossi 20” carbine. Fun little gun with lots of zip. Fast and fun running 38s then fast fun and a decent punch running 357 loads
It would be a fine deer gun inside 100 yards.
As for hunting lever I’d go 308 win in a Browning BLR. My buddy had one before he lost it in the fire. I really did like how it handled. And a 308 spitzer really helps extend ranges well beyond the old 30-30. I had a jm stamped marlin and regret selling it. Very good 200 yard deer gun and 100 yard moose/bear gun. Took 2 deer and one bear with the 30-30. All one shot drops.
135 yard doe...drop
110 yard spike ... drop
45 yard black bear ... drop
Flat point really imparts all its energy in a hurry. All 2000 ft/lbs dumped in about 10” of animal.
Ask around and maybe get to try some out. If you are near me I’d let you try the Rossi’s one day.
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