A few years back my buddy and I conducted velocity test on different barrel lengths by cutting the rifle at the range. It was for his website. We started with a Rem 700VS with a Leupold VX6. At first we cut the barrel down by hand and it proved too slow. We ended up using a hacksaw and beat the living snot out of this rifle. We went from 26-16 inches 1 inch cuts. I have to say I was impressed the scope held zero.

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