After owning an 18" .270Win I can tell you there are other benifits to a longer barrel other than FPS. I personally like the way a 22"-24" lightweight barrel balances.

Never was into the sub six pound rifle fad anyway.

Great info but wonder how some of the speed demons would react to the same treatment. Cartridges like the .257WBY or the .264WN, better or worse?

Terry