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3031 is too slow to achieve top velocities. It may produce acceptable groups however. It all depends on what you'll be using it for.

1680, Re 7, 4198 and even 4227 is where you'll want to be.

For 150s, 3031 might work. Benchmark did well for me in some tests with the heavier bullets.