buck460XVR
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I would use this revolver for mainly target shooting and fun shooting, but might look at using it for hunting whitetails in MN. Mostly under 20 yard shots where I hunt.
Within that scenario, a 357 is all you really need, especially if you do not reload and the cost of ammo may be prohibitive to practicing the amount one needs to do to become proficient enough to hunt deer. The .357 is a much funner gun to shoot all day at the range than larger calibers and much more economical, even if you do reload. If you do not reload, I wouldn't even consider a .45 Colt or a .460 or a .500. Same goes for the .41 mag. Cost and availability of ammo can make the difference in whether or not you have the optimum ammo needed for hunting, and whether or not you shoot enough to get proficient. It also matters whether the gun will be your primary deer gun or just a backup to your longgun. If a primary weapon, than a .44 may be a better choice, but if it's a backup and delegated to only those easy shots at 20 yards or less, than a .357, again, is all you need.
Every time a question like this comes up, folks immediately jump in and recommend what they have/use and will put down anything else. I think it comes down to validating their own choices. I'm gonna suggest you spend some time shopping and fondling different revolvers, more than once or twice.
Find what feels the best in your hand and what points the most naturally for you. Remember, full underlugs and longer barrels with help with recoil, but IMHO, anything longer than 6" is not necessary. Again, anything less than 4" will not give you a good sight plane needed for hunting and will be less pleasant to shoot at the range.