Thread: Barrel length considerations

In principle, shorter barrels can be more accurate but not enough to notice in a hunting rifle.
A shorter barrel will have less muzzle velocity than a longer (about 25 fps per inch) so some people try to make up for that by diligent reloading. Waste of time in my opinion. Just shoot and enjoy. You have energy to spare with the 308.
As you already know a short barrel is lighter, making it harder to hold still and having more recoil. The T3 is already a light rifle and will kick.
The main effect is that a 16" barrel is VERY LOUD. You will be committed to using a suppressor. If you have 22" you will be able to use it comfortably without a suppressor.
Once you use a suppressor, recoil and noise are sorted. So is any worry about shortness.