Barrel length for western hunting

[Joefrazell]

26 is the absolute max I'd be willing to carry. But I also hunt with a brake that adds another 2". I like a 24"

 

[Rich Coyle]

26 is the absolute max I'd be willing to carry. But I also hunt with a brake that adds another 2". I like a 24"

My next one will be 26" plus a brake from https://www.salmonriversolutions.com/ brake.