RE: least powerful cartridge
While I am all for people using some common sense, (I know....becoming a rare commodity in our society), there are too many variables to " dictate" sensible minimums to different individuals. Simply because not everyone will use the same discretion in use and limit themselves to using good common sense. Somehow I don' t think it matters to a deer if it was " gutshot" by a .243, .30-06, or a .458 Winchester Magnmum!
I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so I' d have to say NO Dictators. If I could though, I' d bestow enough common sense to everyone that no such minimums need be dictated!
And the reason I have purposely not listed stated minimums is because over the years I' ve recommended different minimums to different individuals...based on their needs, circumstances, and abilities!