I guess I've never had an issue hitting the target at 50yds and then moving immediately to 100yds and zeroing on a newly installed scope. More often than not, I have zero issues hitting the paper at 100yds and just adjusting the reticle to my 3-shot group (I like to put 3 on paper before adjusting to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong before changing anything - but I'm still not the most disciplined shooter).
I used to be a firm believer in 3-shot minimum before adjustment - and I still think it's the right way for occasional shooter. But for me with decent glass, good load, good rifle and a good rest - two shots*, adjust; if the next shot didn't go where it supposed to - something is broke and it's not worth wasting ammo.
* Still got to fire two shots - I have a Kreiger that needs a fouler before each string, go figure.