Ken, thanks for the reply. I had a 26" barrel installed because I figured that the extra 50 fps velocity was more of an advantage than the supposed disadvantage of extra weight and more likelihood of tangling in brush from 2" more barrel. My 7mm Rem Mag has a 27" barrel and a muzzle brake (inherited from my dad) and I have hunted quite a bit with it with no real problems. But you raised the point that a shorter barrel would likely be more accurate. That issue has not been addressed further. I would gladly take greater accuracy over greater velocity (I would even more gladly take greater velocity along with greater accuracy). I guess I am wondering where the balance point is. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rufous.
