I have had 6 handi rifle's .17 hmr,.22 hornet, .223,2-243's and a .270! the only one's that were not tack drivers were the .243's ,but I didn't play with loads as I stated if it wont shoot factory i don't keep it! I do reload some ,but just for fun! not something I want to have to count on for a shooter!
one of the .243' was inconsistant and the other was 2 inch group at best!
my way of thinking is that if they will shoot good factory groups the hand loads should be awesome!