close to 5k rounds last year ;) I'm really not as bad as I make myself out to be behind the trigger....I ranked 9th last year out of 54 shooters at our matches. The first match this year I shot a 24 with a crappy load...I'm expecting to shoot a better score this weekend.
As far as loading goes your right I'm pretty anal about things but IMHO consistency is a key factor in accuracy.
As far as this thread goes...i was kind of at a loss as to the groups shooting a ragged hole then a few hours latter 3-4" groups so I was looking at every possibility....a few say it's the shooter but I'll be straight and say no it's not the shooter.....I've figured out the problem and have a load now that produces bug holes at 200yds,has a consistent ES from 7-11fps and dopes to 650yds are consistent from 40* to 80* when I get a chance I'll stretch it out and see how it groups.