Yep, your son will be served well by that rifle. LR ain't the only game in town. I like .30 Calibers, .300 AAC, .30-30, .30-40, .30-06, and .300 H&H have all been used and will continue to see use in my arsenal. .30 Calibers just flat out work, and work well.
However, I have a thing for "chit" cartridges that simply work when applied properly. Plus there is just as many ways to apply ones craft. Boxer/Big Stick seems to know his, but that doesn't mean his is the only craft out there.
