Minimum barrel length? The recent Precision Rifle Shooter magazine has an article on 6.5CM velocities for 5 factory loads at barrel lengths from 24” to 7” one inch at a time. My recollection is that, for the Federal 135 Berger Hybrid Hunter, you lose 100 fps between 22” and 18”, and another...
Outstanding info so far; many thanks to all. Let me dial this in a bit: We have done wilderness hunts from camps and are looking for a more high-end lodge-type experience. No canned hunts. Working to get on an animal is expected, but we are looking for trophy elk, and excellent food and lodging.