11-21-2022, 07:08 PM
Something to consider is how long are the distances you will be target shooting? A 20 or 22" barrel will get you more velocity at distance, but at the cost of weight gain compared to a 16 or 18". Depending on how much you walk while hunting that extra weight can be a royal PITA. An accurate barrel is an accurate barrel no matter what length it is. Unless you will be target shooting at extra long ranges the extra velocity might not be worth the heft when lugging the rifle through the woods. A 16" barrel is a lot easier to swing than a 20 or 22".