I've NEVER shortened a spout and had it shoot "worse". And noooooooo you Fhuqktards,it weren't the "crown". Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!

Rem 700 VSSF 308 Winny here. Hint.

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I'd knock that piece of schit back to 21",for balance and handling. Then I'd toss the scope and rings,to roll 10x MQ. Hint.................

Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."