Not really though, you get -1" due to the sort action but + 2" w/ the needed 24" magnum barrel.

That said, I dont know why anyone but the most dedicated long range western hunters would want a magnum cartridge these days, the ammo costs (3 years ago) alone made me sell my 7mag, and the WSMs? Those are 10$ more per box compared to regular mags, and about 20$ more than std calibers. shot to shot reloading costs, same thing. Pure waste of money IMO. my lil 7-08 is light, short, pleasant to shoot from the bench, and cost much less to shoot compared to a mag. As far as ballistics and power, the extra powder capacity is way overrated. zeroed at 140yds , im a couple inches low at 200yds and the 150gr .284 impacts doing 2200fps ,@ 200yds ,when launched at a modest 2600fps. What more do you need to kill most NA game?