I just don't see how 3-4" of barrel makes a rifle "handier".
Well I'll put it this way:
At the ranges I typically shoot with .375, an extra 3-4 inches makes no difference in energy to the animal on the receiving end. So either way it wouldn't matter.
And I usually strap my rifle to my pack and use my chest rig when going through really thick stuff. My rifle sticks up 4 inches above the top of my pack. If I cut off 4 inches, for me and my setup, it will make a noticeable difference.
And in southeast there have been times I've sworn up and down while trying to get through alders or blueberry bushes. If chopping off my left nut would help me through that rat nest, I'd probably do it.
