I bet someone's relieved. I knew they'd do right by you. Good on them. I hope they realize how many potential future customers will come across this thread and feel much better about dropping their scratch on something they know the company will support.
Did you do a barrel break in like JP recommends? I know the subject is a debated one, but JP's break in recommendation is far from intensive when compared to some others' recommendations.
Please update us when you find a handload that runs well.
Also, I have a friend who bought several boxes of this PRVI PARTIZAN "Match" 168gr ammo for his Savage Hog Hunter. He paid 15.00/20ct box and I was surprised at how well it shoots for foreign factory ammo. Don't get me wrong, it's no FGMM, but for plinking ammo on a large scale, it seems much better than other factory target ammo. I'd be super interested in seeing how ammo like that would perform in your LRP. Hint, hint
I'm stoked it's working well for you.
Enjoy.