I may be weird here, but I never heard of anyone on these pages making an excuse for NOT buying another gun.
I'd think it would be far easier, to merely purchase a H&R Handi-rifle in whatever chambering turns you crank. A .357 would seem natural, perhaps with the chamber lengthened to .357 Maximum if you desire more power. That being said, .std .357 woks fine on deer within it's range limitations. My buddy has taken 3 in Mich. with complete penetration at ranges from 45 to 75 yds. (standard .357) I think he uses the Hornady FTX. I have shot his .357 (Marlin 1894) and hitting fist size rocks at 100 yds is no trick at all. I went 5 for 5 prone @ 100 yds w/2.5 Weaver with a post reticle. And from what I've read, EVERYONE here is a better shot than I am...
