Seafire, I was easily able to get 3100 fps out of my 6.5x284 with RL17 powder in my 28 inch barrel. H4831 topped out about 2950 fps. (not sure if 28" barrel in cancelling factor in your comparison)
No dog in this fight, just quoting my experience.
My barrel only lasted about 1200 rounds however before accuracy went away.
well the velocity is impressive!
the barrel life.. well that is not too impressive..
I hope my comment didn't give thoughts of me trying to invoke a contest here..
it just verifies my thoughts on velocity versus barrel life..
I lean toward barrel life.. and if I am shooting longer range, I rely on elevation adjustments on the scope instead of velocity out of the muzzle..
I just like the academic accomplishment of your obtained MV..
always like to know the parameters, in case they are needed in a pinch..lets one know the capabilities of their cartridge and rifle, both on the high end and the low end..
