I have a tikka with a 16" barrel and a dpt suppressor with an extra baffle.
Would not go back to a full length rifle with suppressor. carrying a full length in a sling makes it end heavy.
I personally find the 16-18" barrels way nicer, and if its just a bush rifle that you don't intend to use at long ranges then you won't even notice the differences in speed.
The last few deer i have shot didn't notice the difference in speed.
In saying that everyone is different and likes different things. but a 16" 308 for example will do 95% of what a full length one will do,, for majority of people
just my 2cents
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