Well, I have been reading various stuff on handgun hunting for about 2 years now. Last year I took my 44 mag to deer camp but never used it for fear of not being ready enough. This year will be a different story, First I will be leaving my rifles at home and only going to carry my 44. Also I have started shooting my 44 a lot more, shooting a few times a week between now and deer season I should be ready. No excuses, Just going to get it done.