Mike:
The most major point missing, is the ability for a 2300 fps reduced load to group tight enough, to allow for an accurate shot at the outer end of a 2300 fps load’s range, 275 yrds. (1811 fps), at deer sized game you mentioned you will be hunting.
Could you explain what you mean by them not grouping accurately enough on the lower end? I've been loading some 175s on the low end - between 2100 and 2300 fps - and they group sub-moa, so I'm not sure I'm following.
Thanks
RM