Originally Posted by BobinNH
[quote=VAhuntr]
Out of numerous 7 Rem Mags, all mine have had 24" barrels,except for a couple of M70 Classics,which had 26". They did not hang around long at that length.
Exactly +1. 26" is awkward handling and is the kind of experience a guy only needs once. 24" is about right, you'll get a fire ball at dusk or dawn but the blast is not too bad.

A 22" 7 mag is too loud as it's like a small bomb blst at the muzzzle.