For belly benchrest F Class on square ranges, yes they use very long barrels. But for PRC/Tactical rifle matches, where actually carrying your weapon is required, shorter barrels do have their place, especially with a suppressor attached. I routinely used barrels that are short, but also rifles with longer barrels. I have used barrel as short as 20" out to 1K Yds and beyond.
Take a look at GAP Gladdius for example: [url]https://www.gaprecision.net/custom-precision-rifles/gladius.html[/url
Here's a picture of me (in the red hat) shooting a 21 3/4" barreled rifle at 750 yd steel target in a competition back in 2010.
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Take a look at GAP Gladdius for example: [url]https://www.gaprecision.net/custom-precision-rifles/gladius.html[/url
Here's a picture of me (in the red hat) shooting a 21 3/4" barreled rifle at 750 yd steel target in a competition back in 2010.
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