Newish hunter. Got a 6.5 as it seemed to be a pretty versatile do all cartridge.
Kept my Sauer's barrel at 22". It doesn't seem to get in the way when bush hunting, and it will keep its legs if I ever decide to shoot over 250m with it. The way I figure, once you've shortened it you and any future owner can't make it any longer again.
The American Whitetail 129gr have been fine for red deer, goats and fallow, saving my heavier bullets for a red stag. The best part is, the AW is $3.50 a round vs $5+ for more premium ammo, is accurate enough and so I've got more practice with it.
The CM is light enough for the wife too.
Unfortunately I don't have enough hair to pull off a bun tho.
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