Should I cut my Savage 24 DL down from 24"? I'm a believer in lighter is better; not to mention handier.
It's in .22 mag / 20 ga. It's scoped and I use it for, in this order, grouse, squirrels, rabbits, fall turkey, and yotes. No wingshooting.
Can think of any reason *not* to cut it down to at least 20", other than the cost of doing so (including front sight setback), and the reduction of collector value, which is the biggest concern.
.22 mag maxes out velocity around 18"-19" or so, and 20 ga isn't gaining anything either. It's a cylinder bore I think, and I doubt the shotgun will pattern any differently being cut back, but I could be mistaken about this. ??
I guess the big question is, if I cut it is, which length? 20, 19.5, 19, or 18.5" ?
Last edited by DannyLandrum; 05/08/19.
