I think you also realize that the XLC is a coated bullet which reduces friction in the barrell. Does not common sense tell you that it should be higher than all the other manuals with non coated bullets. I makes perfect sense to me anyway. It is a commecially available reload and is a valid basis for comparison to the 7mm that beats the 7mm hands down. If you eliminate the XLC loads from the comparison the 7mm has a minimal edge but then you are not camparing the best commercially available loads for each cartridge.