I had a 7x57 and a 8x57 also the 264 mag . That 8 came with a 24" barrel has the j lock but is still a fine shooter with 150 gr SP Hornady bullets loaded to 2800fps. Kills deer like it was a 30-06 or a 308 that were loaded with 150 gr SP hornadys just [bleep] amazing huh?..mb lol

" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "