.308 Reloading for Savage Hog Hunter ???

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Im getting ready to reload for my Hog Hunter .308 20" barrel.
I've been reading a lot in regards to the powder and bullet combo I'll be using which is.....Varget and Hornady 168gr A-max with Winchester primers on mixed brass that was full length sized.
Cases are trimmed at 2.005 and OAL will be 2.800

Lee's book says starting load says 42.0 and max is 46.0

I have read from other's that they get good results at 43.5 but they mentioned they have a 1:12 twist with 24" barrel

What load has anyone been using on the Hog Hunter 20" 1:10 twist ???

Is 44.0 pushing it even though max is listed at 46.0 ??

I will ladder test in small increments starting at 42.0 but I don't want to push too far if nobody has been getting good results with the combo I'm using compared to other people's results that I've read about.

I'm shooting paper only at 100 yards to compare with great results that I got using Federal GMM.

Thanks!!