As the O/P I will say this;
Theres a place for compact .308 rifles , but they have never suited me even after trying three of them.
Ruger UL, Rem.mod. 7, and Miroku BLR... all had 20"...but each time I began missing my longer barrels.
The best feeling .308 I've handled was; Wby ultra-LW, based on a long-action with 24"
it doesn't sound right or ideal for a .308win, but it felt great at 5-3/4 lbs.
cutting it back to 23" would be my idea of a compact enough rifle ..
