Having followed wounded bears more than a few times in nasty brush, 20" is almost too long. No way I would run 24" or 26".
My 375AI has a pacnor #5 at 20". With 270gr TSX it is plenty.
I have not had the displeasure of the bear follow up. But, I certainly appreciate the 20” barrels for my normal moose hunting with 375 Ruger & 416 Ruger.
The 270 grain TSX is what I use in the 375’s. It has performed outstandingly from under 25 to 180 yds. As has the 350 grain TSX in the 416’s from under 25 to about 80 yards.
I am debating on reboring a heavy barrel 19.5 “ 30-06 to 9.3x62. But, not sure if I want to deal with more dies, brass, and bullets.
