I got a S&W 29 6 1/2" barrel and ProPoint that does not like, for accuacy purposes, the hottest loads. I have tried many combinations over the years and have found a couple of really good loads.
The Sierra FPJ 250 over 21.5grns of W296 and a WLP primer is my most accurate, about 1" or less at 50yds. My hunting load is 21grns of H110 with a Rem 2 1/2 primer and a Sierra 240grn JHC. It will hold under 1 1/2 at 50yrds everytime.
I have tried Hornady and Speer but didn't get the groups like I do with Sierra. Haven't tried Nosler yet. Did try some 2400 and some quicker powders but again not near the luck. I do give the bullets a good squeeze with a roll crimp just to make sure they aint gonna move.
We do 24" saw blades at 200yrds hanging from a cable.
The "ring" of them is cool and they don't leave a mess. We also do some "mulching" shooting at log rounds, 3-4" dia and 10 to 14"s long, hanging next to the blades.
Smedley
Put em in at the bench and get rid of them down the barrel