In regard to VWC, sometimes the truth is harsh. Can you get in ridiculous shape. from it? Absolutely, but too much risk.
1. Sloppy form. If you're trying to beat the clock for sets of 7 or 8, sooner or later fatigues sets in and form breaks down. Then do 36:36. Remember when Logan did the 300 reps in 10 minutes? Same thing, as impressive as it was, the form was a C- on it's best day
2. Hand care. Yes it's easier to snatch a lighter bell but sooner or later, you will get hot spots which lead to blisters. Everyone has torn skin doing snatches, one pinch and pop, Blisters are injuries.
3. Elbow forearm issues. That type of volume of 250+ snatches per arm a couple of times a week. is not good. I don't think anything over 100 per arm is good. Tennis elbow being the main culprit, bruised forearms from a couple of bad reps.
Much better off doing 200 with a 24. As a matter of fact Steve, I still sincerely believe and I mean this, the best snatch workout there is one you mentioned a few years ago. 20 minutes, sets of 5 L, 5R rest to top of each minute. Form stays crisp especially in regard to your hands. You get at least 20 seconds rest, so though you'll huff and puff, fatigue doesn't set in as quickly, and you get the volume with heavier bell in a 24 vs. a 16.
When that becomes easy, add a rep or reduce the rest by 5 seconds.
The author of VWC and Perfecting the Press put out workouts for mutants. 100 + reps of presses on each side isn't good either for most. Too much volume, but I digress.