Once again, the take away has still not been clarified.
Here is the remedial take way from the topic. This is so easy even a 2nd grader can't misinterpret it....: These newer loadings for non-magnum calibers has greatly bridged the gap and in some cases equals the gap to the larger magnum calibers with CXP2 size game bullets.
That's it, stop over thinking it, there is nothing else to read into this. Its that simple. Newer loadings have bridged the gaps between standard calibers and traditional magnum calibers....its not a opinion, its a observation. Adding or reading into this any farther is just more cowbell.
I suppose I could also suggest why magnum calibers are normally calculated with a 26" barrel or what happens to a magnum caliber like a 270 Weatherby Mag if the barrel is cut down to 22" and what caliber it would then mirror but we will try to stay on topic. Its already starting to FEL like a caliber.......once again, perhaps on a new thread for discussion.