I like a neutral balance in my rifles and the 24" Remington 700 and Weatherby Vanguard 2 barrels on a short action balance nicely. If I was going to buy a 700 SPS with a 24" barrel, there is no question in my mind that my first choice would be the McM Hunter. The two that I have on order are going on a 700 BDL in 7mm SAUM and a 700 SPS in 25-06, both with 24" barrels.
The two 700 LVSF have 22" bsrrels and are a little butt-heavy. Not tremendously butt-heavy, but enough so that you notice it if you pick one of them up after having held one of the rifles with 24" barrels.
