I wouldn't worry about the "jump" so much. The Hornady 35gr factory load is the shortest stubbiest 22 Hornet factory load and my Savage 40 is deep too however the Hornady will put 3 shots in the same hole at 50yd. This tells me being concerned about getting as close to the rifling isn't as important at least on the 22 Hornet. I can load them as long as I want in the 40 because it is single shot.
I am still trying to get a load that shoots as good as Hornady factory loads.
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