In the vast scope of things, does a few fps really make that much difference? I've had barrels from 18.5 up to 24" and where and how I hunted made more difference than 2 inches of barrel length. Climbing trees with that 7 RM and 24" barrel was a chore because the barrel hit or caught every branch on the way up or down. The 18.5 inch barrel shined in that application. A 20” on a bolt action has been the best compromise for me and if the holes go in the target where I want them, it works well for me. No one I know has ever shot through a chronograph, but that’s just me.
