The 450 Bushmaster in the Ranch carbine with break is not a heavy kicker. My then 14 year old son used his to take a Yukon Moose..one shot and Mr. Moose fell in place. Much more versatile round, as is the 6.5 Grendel which unless you live in a jurisdiction with an extended season for straight cased cartridges is a very solid choice. That said the Legend would do as a deer round to 150-200 yards with minimal recoil and would be a fun little bugger to play with.