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<blockquote data-quote="nicholasjohn" data-source="post: 1713790" data-attributes="member: 109113"><p>I think that in a hunting rifle, portability and handling characteristics are far more important than an extra 100 fps. That said, I have always liked the feel of a barrel running right around 24". Even a rifle with a 22" barrel feels to me like the weight is too far aft. A 26" barrel feels good when I shoulder it, but it is definitely too long for me to carry around. I have found my happy medium, at least for bolt-actions rifles. </p><p></p><p>It sounds like your tastes run in exactly the opposite direction as mine do, and I can certainly understand why. A rifle with a 26" barrel, whether strapped to a backpack or slung over the shoulder, is an abomination. I would be spending about half my time untangling myself from brush and overhead tree limbs. Even with my preferred 24" barrels, I have gone to putting the sling swivel on the barrel, rather than on the fore-end. This brings the muzzle several inches closer to ground when it's slung over my shoulder.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nicholasjohn, post: 1713790, member: 109113"] I think that in a hunting rifle, portability and handling characteristics are far more important than an extra 100 fps. That said, I have always liked the feel of a barrel running right around 24". Even a rifle with a 22" barrel feels to me like the weight is too far aft. A 26" barrel feels good when I shoulder it, but it is definitely too long for me to carry around. I have found my happy medium, at least for bolt-actions rifles. It sounds like your tastes run in exactly the opposite direction as mine do, and I can certainly understand why. A rifle with a 26" barrel, whether strapped to a backpack or slung over the shoulder, is an abomination. I would be spending about half my time untangling myself from brush and overhead tree limbs. Even with my preferred 24" barrels, I have gone to putting the sling swivel on the barrel, rather than on the fore-end. This brings the muzzle several inches closer to ground when it's slung over my shoulder. [/QUOTE]
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