If the rifle is still new, your speed should increase a fair amount after 150-200 rounds. While the 160 class bullets are efficient. They don’t eclipse the performance of the 140 VLD until nearly 1000yds. You may be wise to trade some BC for speed and reduced recoil for the NRLH matches. Otherwise, just let the barrel speed up and don’t worry too much about it. That 100fps won’t make any significant difference down range anywayIt’s summer but I guess I’m resurrecting old thread anyways.
Anyone shooting the 7mm SAW? I just finished building mine to prove it out for NRLH competitions. Barrels a shooter but definitely not getting the advertised velocities of some. 45-46 gr of h4350 is netting ~2700 with the 166 a tip. Might need to try a shorter bullet or a double based powder as there’s no pressure signs but also no room for more juice.