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I can see the advantage of a tree stand, but I thought you made a good point that we're discussing BLACKTAIL deer here, specifically. As deer go, they tend to be a little smaller than average.I agree.
However, depending on the situation more than a 357 may not be required.
A 357 Carbine would easily have taken my last 4 bucks. The farthest one was maybe 35 yards.
Two were from a treestand, which is usually how I hunt now. Even after logging around our orchard, I don't think I have the opportunity to shoot farther than 50 yards.
But, when elk hunting or hunting deer NOT from a treestand, I don't want to limit myself, especially with Blacktails.
I don't think I'd feel so limited on the ground, as opposed to a tree stand, to eliminate a .357 rifle as a possible choice for a hunting arm, but I wouldn't want to hunt anything larger than a Blacktail with it.