The 21" barrel doesn't bother me. I think the #2 contour at 21" will balance a 4 3/4 (bare) pound rifle nicely.
The rifle that will be in before long is a 7-08. I expect the velocity loss to be minimal.
They made a run of 10 308's. They're next round of 20B's will be 50 rifles, predominantly 7-08's....at least that's what I was told.
