If I had to pick the closest to ideal, it would be either a .357 or .44 with a 6" barrel, a similiarly chambered carbine, or a combo gun in 12ga/.30-30 or .30-06 with some sub-caliber adapters for a small game round.
I spent a lot of time trying to decide between a Ruger GP100 (.357 mag, 6" barrel) or a Ruger Super Redhawk (.44 mag). I kept being drawn to the higher power Super Redhawk, but in the end I chose the more versatile GP100. Not only does it shoot .357 but it will also shoot cheaper .38 special.
When you factor in the price of ammo, target practice with my GP100 is dramatically cheaper than what I would be paying if I had the Super Redhawk.
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