Yeah, can’t be the Black Hills. If you need to confirm chrono issues, just shoot a string of another manufacturer ammo and you should get a similar unexpected variation in velocities.
I would definitely wait out the 3 years to lock in your 30% pension. Don't throw away that kind of free money. Then make a long term move more in line with how and where you want to live your life. But remember in the end, work is work. Don't hold it up to the pedestal of your hobbies. It...