I have used R-17 with the 162 amax in my mod 7 with a 24" tube, 59gr gives me 3080fps....did get up to 3150fps but with an ejector stamp and I wanted to have good brass life....But I have some 140gr VLD's to play with so might try a load with R-22 or AR2209 (H-4350)...when time permits as I haven't touched the rifle for a we while.....

Hunting fishing its all good smile