RE: 7MM Rem Mag. Rifle Built - 24" vs. 26" Barrel?
I've got a 26" tube on my 7 and it does about 70-100fps faster then my 24" 7RM's. I wanted to reach 3300fps w/ 140's so I could zero @ 300yds and not rise above 4" on the way there. I prefer to zero @300 and use hold-over for 400 and 500yds. If your zeroed at 200 or just use turrets then just go with a handier 24" as the fps gain will mean little if you know your clicks.
Brett