I am an avid handgun hunter so this should be a good fit. The killing "range" for our tree stand or blind is roughly 30 yards. If you get really lucky you might add another 10 if you pick a shot through all the bushes and branches. Then it seems like no matter which way I am sitting a deer will come in on my off side making a rifle almost useless because I am no good shooting right handed.
Our ML season ends next Friday so wont have it in time to test fire and mount a sight (either red dot or 2X scope) and sling as I just ordered it today.
It should be fun and different for next year:
http://www.cva.com/CVA-Store-View.php?id=579

That looks fun to me!
I see no reason why it wouldn't be an effective deer-taker especially within the ranges you're shooting.

I've used the Contender CF for several decades now and love "pistol" hunting. Kind of the same thing.

Keep us posted.
Zeke

I have always wanted to kill a deer with a Howdah. This would be close. It should be a blast, and let us know how it turns out. I am betting just fine. Will the twist let you use big conical? If it does not that is ok as they are not necessary.