anyone using N165 for a 6.5 PRC

My 6.5 PRC load for Yewtree 114grain 6.5mm TLR (copper), 24” barrel, 1:8, Lapua brass, seated 0.050 off the lands.
Vit N165, 55.5 grains, 0.496 MOA, mean m/v 3226, SD 3. (Usual caveats apply)
No signs of pressure, have tried faster but no accuracy gain for the extra powder and barrel wear.
 
Have you considered Vit 568? from their website:

Vihtavuori N568 is the perfect choice for today’s most popular large capacity cartridges, including 6.5 PRC, .300 PRC, .338 Lapua Magnum, and an assortment of classic belted magnums such as 7mm Remington Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum.
 
I imagined it would be a bit too fast burning with heavier 140+ class bullets, but interested to hear if others have success - as above it certainly sounds like it works well with the 114 TLR!
To fast!? N165 is one of vihts slowest burning powders!
 
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