The 700 Classic is a 22" barrel 1 in 16 twist. Will handle 180, 200 and 225 bullet weights with same POI. The 250gr drops 8 inches after sighted in with the 3 lite bullets. This is just tests that I've done with my Classic.
Had T/C make me a 24" barrel for my Encore and it was 1 in 14 twist. Would only shoot 1 bullet weight accurately at a time. Say if you wanted 250gr, then sight in and hunt with that 1 bullet weight. Wouldn't shoot 2 bullet weights same POI.
Why not just buy a 700 Classic and just change the stock to a Micky. Forget the build, save some money and have a tack driver with the 700 factory barrel. On a good day when I'm at my best I can get groups of just over 1/2 inch at 100 with the 3 lite bullets.
PS - I forgot to answer your question - 22" barrel
Ken
Last edited by firearms44; 12/05/08.
