My belief the 7mm08 is a great round and better stand in for the 308 for most general applications! The 22" really is a good compromise with the 20" perhaps a close second. For a lot of carrying in relation to shooting & not really reaching out, a 20" would seem fine. Also, almost a dying subject but if anyone besides me yet uses open sights, sight radius could dictate toward 24".
My only 7mm08 is a Win 70 med length action c.2000 and a really nice rifle in "Custom Compact" Model w/20" bbl. In terms of length, for me, the most important factor isn't barrel length, but of stock length. 14"+ is good for me. Such with 24" barrel, great canoe paddle too!
Best!
John
