I shoot an ABolt with a Leupold 3x9. I have it zeroed three inches high at 1000 and I can hold dead on out to 175 . A Limbsaver recoil pad is very helpful. I've killed several deer with Winchester Dual Bond Slugs but prefer the Win.Partition Gold slugs. They always exit. If you hit a deer properly it isn't going anywhere. Most of my deer drop in their tracks or go 25 yards or less.

The 20 Ga. Partition Gold slugs are also effective. With about 2000 ft-lbs. muzzle energy it'll get the job done.

I have the Savage Model 220 (20 gauge). You put 3 inch shells in there and it has substantial recoil. It is very accurate and will do a number on a deer.

The Cabela's in Chesterfield MI has seven, NIB Brown A=Bolts for sale at $599 in the Gun Library. That's a hell of a deal.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/gun-library/chesterfield-gun-library%7C/pc/103792680/c/1647704880/browning-a-bolt-12-ga/2795708.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fchesterfield-gun-library%2F_%2FN-1126136%2B4294736961%2FNe-4294736961%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU

I have had and do still own both the 212 and that same Browning A-bolt. I understand people not wanting to spend $1000 to get the Browning (I didnt either), but at a very small price difference like that (same when I bought my Browning from Bud’s)....it’s not remotely a hard decision. Like comparing a Mercedes to a Chevrolet.