Sharp Shooter
I have 3 of them but one does not really count because it is a much newer gun, still has the set trigger so it is not a Renegade Hunter. The other two are back there a ways... one was a kit gun the other is a regular over the counter Renegade.
I like the Rene because it is a plane Jane gun - no fancy brass - it is more like what I might envision the old ones using. same reason I like my trade rifle... And as you have mentioned I really like the shorter barrel. It carries really easy for me especially as compared to a Hawken.
I do not really know - i just like em....