M70, if you're not going to encounter anything larger than black bear, you really don't need that much gun.
For deer, black bear, elk, hogs and such, a 44 Mag or heavy-loaded 45 Colt are more than plenty. With a hard-cast bullet, a 44 Mag will shot through a deer - lengthwise.
Find yourself a decent used Ruger Blackhawk in either caliber and be confident. If you think recoil will be a problem, find a Bisley model. They seem to shoot a bit softer due to the grip design.
More isn't always better. Sometimes it's just more.
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