For the arbitrary magnum cut off, I'm sure they watched a couple war movies, read some shrill opinion pieces, met with one bystander who can attest the terrible power of the magnum when striking human flesh, and trolled a few forums. Lastly, they probably just did pick a number, loosely based off what they figure people "need", with barely a whit of practical gun knowledge.
I've opined that this would happen years ago, and stated as much on here and probably Gunnutz. Fudds take notice. Reloaders take notice. Sporting shotgun owners take notice. It's just that easy. "3000 ft./lbs. energy is more than sufficient to take large game across the country." And right there is a cut off. Like your Model 70 .264 Win Mag, that Dad hunted with? Want a .375 H&H for a big trip, or some extra thump on a moose? You're in their sights, too.
If I was a betting man, I'd put big money down on half or better of us having stuff that they would love to immediately "crack down" on.
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