I was thinking I wanted a 243 with a 20" carbon barrel so that with a 7" can, the barrel wouldn't be too obnoxiously long and the can would match the contour of the barrel. Christensen Arms make a Ridgeline in a 6.5 Creedmore with a 20" barrel, but their 243 has a 24" barrel. I really wanted a 243, but now I am considering the 6.5. I am assuming that the 6.5 with a can is going to kick like a 243 without. This is why I really enjoy shooting my current 243. It doesn't kick and a 90 grain Accubond performs great on coyotes up through antelope and deer.