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UPDATE with 55g SP's
I loaded 3 rounds of each charge weight using W-W cases, WSR primers, capped with 55g Soft Point, cannelure, 2.260" OAL.

100 yard range, sunny, 80 degrees and rising, 4,000 ft asl. Average velocity shown measured 10 ft from muzzle with Oehler 35.

Results:

1. 24.0g 2857fps Mild pressure
2. 24.5g 2907fps Mild
3. 25.0g 2950fps Mild
4. 25.5g 3005fps Mild
5. 26.0g 3073fps Mild
6. 26.5g 3168fps Moderate Pressure
7. 27.0g 3217fps Slightly cratered primer

Decent groups at 24.0g and 27.0g. I should be able to push 27.5g easily and perhaps 28.0g.