Thread: .357 vs 44 mag lever action

Hey guys after a bit of info looking at getting a lever action and stuck between the 357 and the 44, more so a plinking gun but being so short would be pretty handy size in the thick bush I mainly hunt, I was leaning a bit towards the 357 as I have young family that are coming upto a age where they can come to the range with me, are the 357/44mag sufficient enough on deer? I know shot placement the key as I knock em over with the 223 without any issues but the pistol cartridges is something totally new to me, any info greatly appreciated and if anyone is thinking of selling one please let me know cheers