Yes Frank. I normally do three from each barrel. And with the cost and availability of Nice Shot - not going to do more than that. Plus a few sent out for pressure testing first. Just developing a hunting load. Not writing a thesis
I also always use paper rather than the steel plate for pattern testing. That way I can take them home and check them over carefully
As for the shooting. I have fortunately never been recoil sensitive _ most likely a sign of some deficiency some where