I had a .28 nosler built with a 26" + a 3 port muzzle break last year. I packed it all over on 5 out of state trips. All backcountry through the mountains. Never once thought it was too much of a burden. I just ordered a 300 Norma and went with the same 26" but with a 5 port break. The shorter barrels of course seem appealing, don't get me wrong, but I think mostly in the smaller calibers. Maybe a 20" 6.5 PRC one day just for fun, but the short barrel just straight up isnt necessary unless you're busting brush in Alaska or something.