I appreciate a "go get'um" attitude, it goes a long ways towards accomplishing a lot of things. Sounds like a seasoned elk hunter.
That said, as one starts moving up into the "thumpers," IMO the ole "just give it a go" without picking up the fundamentals of recoil managementis an invitation to get started off on the wrong foot and end up where you don't want to be.

Once you're familiar with a new thumper and have plateaued, then get casual.
Conversely, if you are expanding your envelope, I'd recommend you do so with the odds in your favor.
That is, if you don't want to just leave it to chance.