Agree with comments about 24" or so being just fine (and even somewhat shorter as well) in the 7mm Rem Mag. Will only add that a 26" barrel is the berries in a Ruger #1S.
The balance and "feel" of this rifle is superb, and it doesn't feel as heavy as it is (the weight is the down side, as it tips the beam at a bit more than 9# w/ scope).
Last edited by GF1; 04/07/14.
