Thread: Load Development - Velocity vs Accuracy

Something I've been thinking about for a while now, since I started the process with the 6.5 06 and after some effort (and setbacks), Ive got the 143 gr ELD -X at around 2950 fps and grouping at about .4 - .5. Often there'll be 3 shots through almost the same hole and 2 out to the side marginally
On paper, you'd have to say that this sort of consistent accuracy is all you need right?. I mean its a dead animal out to 500yds plus any day of the week
So does it matter a rats arse if the velocity has an ES of say 40 fps, even if the target doesnt support what the chrony is saying?