You'll not notice much either way by cutting an inch or two from the barrel. Cut it if you want. Handy wins. Is there is a tight spot in the barrel near the length you want it to be? If so hedge your accuracy bets by crowning there. If there isn't a tight spot it will still be just as accurate given a good crown but maybe a different load.
Cut any from the back of the stock and you'll likely notice a difference from the LOP change. Is that something you really want to screw with.
Just my .02.
Dave.
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