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This thread really took off! Anyway, here is another approach to adjusting your sizing die in small steps.
https://www.pmatool.com/pma-micro-die-adjuster-pro/
I didn't read through the whole thread so please forgive me if this has been done. Have you tried some Federal Gold Metal ammo with the 168 gr SMK and with the 175 gr SMK? The three 308 Win I've had over the years would shoot one of those good.
You're dot target looks pretty good. I...
It sure looks like there's a burr on the leade. Sign of a full reamer. I would first contact who you bought the barrel from and ask for guidance. They will likely ask you to shoot it and see if it performs acceptably.
I feel for ya, brother. It sounds like you're doing a lot of good things. I use a RCBS Rockchucker from the 70's and haven't been able to prove to myself that it compromises my precision rifle ammunition.
Your attempt at annealing didn't hurt anything and it probably didn't do any annealing...
Something else that I've noticed affecting where the bullets end up is how many clothes you are wearing. Many in one case you are wearing a T-shirt and another case you are wearing a thicker shirt and a coat?