Sheer weight alone wins the argument for now, Mike, for the time being, that is. Next time, they'll add some more categories and joules or fpe to the lists - joules would be best - hardly anyone around here knows the conversion joule. If I ever did, I forgot it.

The list appears to have been designed by government lackies.

Powdersmoke - I'd never consider the big cats with my little rimfire HMR. Those would be game for my .17Ackley Hornet. Elephant and Cape Buffalo would require at least a .20Ackley Hornet - heavier bullets, you see - up to 40gr. even. Deeper penetration from the heavies, I understand WOT?