RE: throw adjustment
will less throw make the plane fly smoother? no... less throw will make the airplane less responsive. In other words if it will fly like a tank. if your throws are where they're supposed to be by the manufacturer of your plane leave it there.
If you have a computer radio perhaps some expo would be more in order. expodential allows smaller control surface movement at the beginning of stick travel and full control surface movement at full stick travel.
Hope this helps you