The fact that most magnum hunting rifles had 26" barrels suggests that this is about optimum for carryability / performance. The 308 might only need 24" to wring most of the performance out, but a 26" would be a lot more saleable if you didnt like it. I would go a long throated or (how ever it is that the target shooters suggest) 26" and see what its like.
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