Depending on who accurizes the action you should have a perfectly accurate action. We accurize all the factory actions that we get in the shop. We barrel them and they all shoot exceptionally well. I have many Rem 700s that we have accursed and they shoot 1/4 with good load development. Just...
I'm shooting an edge with a proof research barrel and attempted to shoot 88 grns of H1000 with a 300 grn berger. I had pressure signs first shot. Are you guys not seeing any pressure signs at 91? The proof barrel may also be slightly tighter???
Definitely don't skimp on quality when you go with a higher power spotting scope. The cloudiness and lack of focus will be too much to be effective above 20x. Buy good binoculars and save later to purchase a clear more expensive spotting scope. The less expensive spotting scope will be wasted...