One of my favorite firearms is my 94 Winchester chambered for .357 Mag. When I clocked my loads (I use 158gr. Hornady XTP’s over some 2400) I was astonished at how much higher velocity they had out of the rifle. They will literally hit (with good accuracy) as hard at 150 yards as a 4” revolver will across a card table. No feeding or reliability issues either. I absolutely love that rifle, and when paired with my S&W Highway Patrolman I feel rich and good looking (and well armed).
The carbine has a small stock and the .357 rounds can beat you up a bit after a while. It is a lot more docile when using 38 Special rounds. My rounds are more docile but I reckon they would take a deer out as far as 150 yards - if one is good enough with the iron sights. Got it more on a whim than with thought of any real utility - but a firearm is a firearm.....the lever action helped round out my "arsenal"...