That H870 was cheap and produced good groups in a long gone 25-06. Still remember the load though. 115gr Nosler PT 64grs H870 Fed 215 primer. It sounded like a 7mm mag going off:D would like to have known what kind of speed it was doing. Dan.
At 66 I'm slowing down. Not all a bad thing. I hunt slower therefore I cover less ground and don't have as far to walk back or drag deer to a pickup point. All in all, I'm grateful for each day is a gift. Dan.
If you like everything about your rifle except the barrel length than cut it. If not than move it for something that you like better. Me, I like different lengths for different applications. A short barrel can be used anywhere. A longer barrel gets used more for stand hunting. Friend and fellow...
Sorry to hear of his passing. His history tells of quite an accomplishment. Reminds me of what Mark Twain is credited with saying,
"There are basically two groups of people. Those who accomplish things and those who claim to accomplish things. The first group being less crowded." Respectfully...
As stated by others I should have included those mono bullets state at least a .50 jump though some claim they've achieved accuracy at less. Just last year I was trying Nosler 130gr BT in the 270 and started at .20 but the best accuracy was at .10. Factory loads have to have an industry standard...
As you stated each rifle is its own. Some reloaders start at 10 thou off the lands. Know a guy that claimed it was 20 thou as best. Me I usually start at 10 to see if there is potential for the load combo then seat deeper as needed. Just something you will have to find for your rifle and bullet...