Originally Posted by
jdhogg
im in the process to order a 26inch barrel for my savage 30-06.its cheaper and i just really like the old girl.i figger i shoud be able to hit a little further out.thinking about a savage 243 and do the same
The .243 and .30-06 have no use for a 26" barrel IMO. Are you set on 26"?
22-24" in either is more than ideal.
Weight for weight I'd rather have a shorter stiffer 22-24" barrel on either than a 26"'