On the subject of crimping. I have the seating die seat up to crimp at the end of the stroke. Would I be better off to seat, then try crimping separately, before buying another die.

I have a Burris Fastfire 3 with 3moa on it. I agree with all of your points.

I may switch it back over to the S&W 69 and try that for the upcoming deer season.

I ordered some 240xtp just in case.
I'm not to fond of the 300gr loads in that damn Smith.