Loaded up 50 rounds of 22-250 yesterday, 10 each with 38, 38.5, 39, 39.5 and 40 grs. of H380. According to the label on the can, Hodgdon's recommended load for a 55 gr. Hornady SP is 41 grs. I was using 55 gr. Hornady V-Max bullets for my test loads for an older Remington 788. Loads using 38 to 39 were stout, but no real signs of pressure. When trying 39.5 grs, I could barely open the bolt and don't want to use excessive force. I tried to disassemble these loads but the bullets wouldn't budge with the RCBS impact bullet puller. I am curious if these loads might work okay in my Remington 700 or should I get one of the collet type pullers to remove the bullets? Has anyone else tried this load and found it to be hot? Base on this, would you change bullets or try another powder?