[Taz's Master]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

No, but we do have a 3 round limit. I've never really seen the need for a semi with deer. When you shoot the first time, its either A) They do nothing because they can't figure out where the shot came from, or B) Its off the races, and the chances of you hitting them again are damn low...and perhaps unethical.

Not advocating a semi for deer, just thinking it is a cool rifle and maybe the right excuse to get one. Your suggestion of a Henry in .44 is a great one for big game in your region. I am not trying to convince you to go in another direction (because there isn't much to criticize about that direction), just throwing out other options.

A Henry is heavy in comparison to other manufacturers' options. If you don't have a sling and need to carry it any distance that will make a difference. But that weight will make shooting it more pleasant by soaking up recoil. I've not read anything negative about Henry other than the weight and the way you load it is from the end of the tube rather than a side loading gate (and cannot see how that would be a negative in a hunting arm). The .44 magnum is an effective round, and very flexible if you hand load. It can be expensive in comparison to other options if you are buying factory ammo.