RE: Nosler handload velocities
I have not chronographed that specific Nosler load, but in chronographing their loads for the 175-grain bullet in the 7mm Rem. Mag., I have found the given velocities in their manual to be on the order of 150-200 FPS HIGHER than they actually are, in my rifle. I had to use 71 grains of IMR 7828 to get 3050 FPS from the 175-grain bullet in my Ruger 1B with a 26" barrel. I get 3350 FPS with the 140-grain bullet using 71.5 grains of OLD ORIGINAL Hodgdon surplus military H4831, and have not used any more recent 140-grain loads.
These days, I shoot the 175 grain exclusively - it doesn't ruin as much meat!