for deer and avg size hogs like was said the 45 or 357 will work and I have friends that will only hunt with a 270 including elk hunting. I have a friend that has used a Winchester Super Grade 270 for 30+ years and he regularly shoots Mule deer and Elk out to 400yds and beyond. Living that close to the border I'm surprised you don't get in some drug mule hunting 
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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