I have been hunting Whitetail with My 7mm mag savage since I was 12 years Old. I am 38 now and there is no rifle I would rather have by my side. I shoot Winchester 175 and 150 grain. I also usually drop them right next to where I Shot them. I believe I did trail one or two In there but never too far. I also do not believe in wasting all that meat. You will enjoy that rifle for many years. Welcome to the club.