12-03-2011, 10:42 PM
BjornF16 Wrote:Would I be losing much going with 20" barrel vs. 22/24" in the .260?
Try running these velocities with your favorite 130 grain bullet through your favorite ballistics calculator. Things to look at are retained velocity, drop, and wind drift at the longest range you want to use for hunting.
24" barrel 2800 ft/sec
22" barrel 2750 ft/sec
20" barrel 2700 ft/sec
It will make some difference, yes. You will have to trade that difference for the offsets in handling convenience, etc.