What single caliber would you reccomend from each of the following cartridge families to a new shooter?

I would recommend a classic express rifle style bolt action Mauser in 375 H&H or 416 Remington for general use and dangerous game hunting. If a person were dead set on a double rifle of larger caliber, I’d say you couldn’t really go wrong with a 450/400 3”, 450 3.25”, 470 3.25”, or 500 3” as long as it fits you well and is of sufficient weight for caliber. Anyone can learn to shoot these rifles if they are motivated.
 
375 H&H or 375 H&H flanged magnum
404 Jeff or 450/400 NE or 500/416NE
458Lott or 450 No 2 NE
500 Jeff or 500 NE
 
375 H&H
416 RM
458 Lott
500 Jeffery
 

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