I've got a 26" on one and a 27" on another. I've also got a .300 Weatherby with a 24" pipe.

The 27" Winnie and its current load (200 grain Accubond)matches the velocity of the Weatherby with 180s, and does it with 8 grains less of the same powder.

Life begins at 40. Recoil begins at "Over 40" Coincidence? I don't think so.