Lots of mention of longer barrels but I think a rifleman needs to decide what best suits as I find the standard 22" barrel on the Model 70 makes the rifle feel maneuverable and that can be a plus in dense timber and brush hunting where fast reflexes are an asset.

Having said that, I wouldn't be against a pair of .458's with one barrel longer than 22" for ballistic sake, of course.


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