I can't get to 2900fps w/RL15 and 180gr bullet w/o loading 3 grains over max.Nosler #6 lists 57.5 as max going 2952fps.I know all guns are different but I don't buy into the fast vs. slow barrel theory.I am going to try Varget,I4064,and VVN550 to see what I can get.Hell I can get 2800fps out of an old Mauser 358 I have w/200gr.Hornady.Maybe a slow batch of RL 15...I don't know, but there's no reason a man shouldn't get 2950fps from a 23in. premium barrel w/180gr bullet in a 338-06. powdr