My favorite rifle is my Pre 64 model 70 338 with a 22" Douglas barrel. My second favorite rifle is a Model 70 Classic 338 with a 26" barrel. Both shoot the same loads within about 50 fps of each other and accuracy is absolutely the same. I wouldn't fret cutting one off if it makes it more handy to your tastes. Accuracy won't suffer because of a shorter tube and the amount of drop difference isn't worth a moment of worry.
Boxer knows of what he speaks. Cut it, crown it, load good bullets, kill stuff.
Bob
