44 mag for me
..45 LC is a good round but the 44 mag can reach out a bit farther.
If dad is getting to the age where a scope is a high priority due to eyesight issues, you may want to look into a more scope friendly rifle. That's about the only downside to the Rossi.
l have some 45Colts that will keep up and surpass a 44 mag and leave a larger hole......
well I think I might go with the big boy. I found one I can get $700 out the door. seem more well built than most of the guns ive looked at and its only $200 more. thanks for the input! now I just hope it makes him a nice hunting rifle.
My 10 year old LOVE LOVE LOVES her .22 Henry.
The attention they give to a relatively inexpensive .22 lever action has to go further with a full size Big Boy.
I don't think you'll be disappointed.