Placement is the most important factor in bringing an animal down. If newbies don�t want �that trophy to get away� then their first focus should be on achieving a level of competency with their rifle that promotes good placement in the field. Very few hunters � newbie or experienced � will get there using a high-recoil cartridge/rifle combo and factory ammo that costs over $5 a shot as you do.
Again, congratulations on your success � but you are in a tiny minority. The tool you choose to use won�t work for and isn�t necessary for most hunters.
Well, my 110-lb wife is a newbie. She just got a 375 Ruger on my recommendation and acquainted with a 270 and a 338.
We'll probably handload down to 338WM levels with 235-250grains, as long as they're accurate. Placement is primary.
It's just a little bigger hole. But the price was right for the 375 Ruger in left hand versions.
