Minis have a rep for being inaccurate compared to AR's. Magazines (30's) are expensive most times too. I know the deer are smaller in Texas than MI, but I 'm a big believer in bigger is better for taking game. Not sure the SOCOM is the ideal choice either. some reports I have read on
15.com Internet game tell of less than stellar reliability. Sorry I'm not more help in telling you what might work, I use a bolt gun for deer and a AR for other purposes.