Thanks prm,
That's the other thing. My 99/300 is 24" and hangs and handles well. So I was considering that if going to a slightly larger bore (.338/.358), barrel weight would be less (if same contour). Plus, when running irons, the extra radius may be advantageous.
Asking and thinking out loud...
Guess another way to gain some speed would be to run a 99C set up (magazine) for the 284 Win case...necked to 338/358. In essence a short 338-06/35 Whelen.
I'm a little quicker with follow ups when running a lever...was my thinking
