I don't use tobacco.
And will not use alcohol while using a firearm. I am a excellent shot and drinking kills that.
But for education how about the fact that a .270 hi power will deliver 2,900FPS at 400 yards with 42" of drop average? A 7mm hi power will deliver over 3,400 at the same range and with 38" of drop and can travel over 10 miles at over 10,000 feet of elevation.
I am looking in to a 9mm hi power, not very common for a hunting rifle, but it will deliver a lot of power at long ranges with high accuracy, so no need for ballistic tips. Less meat damage, except I will only take a head or neck shot to avoid all meat damage, and to inflict no pain on the animal.