Steve - from reading your posts since I discovered Nitro Express, I believe you are also a man I would enjoy hunting with.

I do not believe that the PH has a lot of control over the shot placement made by his client - to say nothing of the suitability of the client's rifle, ammunition, or ability. Wounded game is going to happen despite our best efforts. The question then becomes how to best deal with a wounded animal. I like Sullivan's approach of taking up the trail immediately, if only because it is the quickest way to bring things to a conclusion. I think that the concept of giving the animal time to lie down and stiffen leaves much to be desired, however, it is again the client who determines if he should wait for a fight or flight response from the wounded animal, or he can choose to end things as soon as the animal is spotted within range on the follow up.