Hey Fletch,
I have the same gun, I use it for coyotes, and other varmints. Rifles aren't legal in Illinois for deer. The whitetail I got last year, went about 160 pounds field dressed. Not huge but pretty good for my first deer.
kevlars
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2002 Quad Cab, LWB, 4X4, HyperTech Tuner, Straight Piped, LT 285 tires, Stock Auto tranny, 3.55 gears, Posi rear axle, 65,xxx miles, Western Snow Plow, brand new LP and VP44(under warranty:thumbsup )