Results of TSX-FB Loading & A New Question?

[Bluegunner]

I just finished working up a load for my .22-250. 35.0 grains Varget seems to be producing a 4 shot grouping at 50 yds. that I can cover easily (with room to spare) with a dime. 34.5 and 35.5 spreads them out again. Going to load up two more groups of 35.0 grains to see if I have consistance at fifty yards. Will also try the load at 100 yards.
Barnes recommended using the imformation for their 53-grain XFB bullet as they have no published information for the TSX-FB. For Varget the Charge Weight range is shown as 31.5-35.5 with 35.5 being Max. The undocumated believe is that the design of the TSX-FB would allow for higher grain loads as the pressure would build slower.
I have loaded and shot 36.0 & 36.5 grains with absolutely no visible sign that the cartriage is being stressed. I did not experience excess recoil, excess noise, and the bolt opens just as easily as with the lighter loads. As I moved from 35.0 to 36.5 the group is tighting up again.

My question to you, ladies and gentlemen is, does it make sense to try additional increases in the hope that the groups continue to tighten? I don't think I approaching the max load yet, but I'm not an expert. I still have room in the case for a grain or two before the powder compresses. If the group continues to tighter, would the higher velocity be worth it? Would appreciate you input!

[Classicvette63]

Bluegunner, I have found that in most cartridges, best accuracy is acheived at less than max velocity. I do my target shooting at 100yds to get an idea of the accuracy.

It's worth experimenting with different loads to see which one your gun likes, but a hit at 3800fps is better than a miss at 4100fps.:D

[Catfish]

Blue,
I take from what you say that you a fairly new to reloading, so will preface my remarks by saying if you have any doubts about putting in more powder DO NOT DO IT.
When working up loads that are to be at or near max. loads you should always do it on the hottest day that any of those loads will be used. Presure goes up as temp goes up. I have had several guns that are at their best accuracy with max. loads. I have had gun that shot their best with compressed loads, 1 with very compressed loads. Each barrel is different, some are at their best with hot loads and others with very lite loads.

[Cobra]

Agree with whats been said so far. Every now and then you'll have a good load at 100 yds, say 1/2". Have found that it's best to test it at 200yds before I call it a final load. Sometimes that non-keyholing 1/2" round at 100yds is over 2" at 200yds for whatever reason. Happened more than once to me over the years, lots of bullet pulling and swearing at my stupidity so now it's checked.