Let me reference a quote from a wise, old reloader. (paraphrased)
"The pressures required to accelerate a 168-grain bullet to 2600 fps in 16 inches of rifled barrel are way yonder more than what is necessary to blow your eyes through the back of your head."
Another one:
"If you want to live long and prosper...listen to those who know."
The data developed in the manuals was developed by some very smart people using some very expensive equipment that measures not only peak pressure...which is now known to be only part of the equation...but also the pressure curves...area under the curves...and average pressures. If they've established a maximum charge weight...it might not be a bad idea to pay attention. 200 fps is neither here nor there in a target rifle. Eyes and fingers are hard to come by.
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