Lever Action Rifles/Carbines, 30-30 and higher. For Mule Deer I've been using my 1947 Winchester Model 94 in .30 WCF. For convenience, the .357 carbines and rifles allow for the same ammo as the iron on your hip, and makes for a nice defensive combination. For even larger critters than two-legged, I use my Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70.
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