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For any of the big bore cartridges I prefer 24", though I have a 22" barrel on my BDL in 270 and it's wonderful. At 375 H&H velocities you'll lose about 25 fps per inch.
Regards,
Chuck
"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"
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For any of the big bore cartridges I prefer 24", though I have a 22" barrel on my BDL in 270 and it's wonderful. At 375 H&H velocities you'll lose about 25 fps per inch.
Regards,
Chuck
"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"
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Balance most important, then beware of muzzle blast if too short as well. I like my rifles to balance at the midpoint of the magazine floorplate everyone has their own preference.
Regards,
Chuck
"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"
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Balance most important, then beware of muzzle blast if too short as well. I like my rifles to balance at the midpoint of the magazine floorplate everyone has their own preference.
Regards,
Chuck
"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"
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I have a 416 rigby in the CZ 550 that I cut shorter. Also put a muzzle break on it and a recoil reducing rod in the stock. Kicks about the same as a 300 WM. Really enjoy it.
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Cut my 416 Rigby to 21 and has a muzzle break tread on there. Accuracy is great and has taken a few Buffalo over the years. Put a recoil reducing rod in the stock also so the recoil is very little. Enjoy shooting it.
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