I load 45 grains of H4350 and 117 Sierra flat base, and get 2840 fps for it from a 24 inch barrel in a Mauser VZ33 action. I have loaded as high as 46.5 grains and got 2970fps, but accuracy was not good, so I dropped back again. I also loaded up to 49.0 grains of H4831 and got 2960fps, but same result, accuracy was not great. I dont think this bullet / rifle likes the velocity.
But at 2800 fps they kill red deer just fine, so they will deal with whitetails surely.
I would like to load some 100 grain bullets in this cartridge though, and try them. If I could get near 3100 fps with a 100g BT I think I would change.
