Had a 94 Trapper for many years and used it quite a bit. 16” .30-30 killed well, ears did not approve. Made a few tricky snap shots with it, to include a neck shot on an airborne buck. That said one of my other barrels is 42” and I prefer it here in the swamps.
IMHO, quibbling over a few ounces and inches of barrel is somewhat silly. Balance is a more significant factor.
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