Hi Mykey,

I didn't see any listed with 24" barrels. If I would have wanted my .260 strictly for deer and other medium game I would have been tempted by some of the compact models which are available. But I wanted a compromise of sorts between a "long range" varminter and a "reasonable" deer rifle. And because I have usually had very good luck with Remintons being good shooters I selected the 700 ADL. It is standard with a 22" barrel and while not a heavyweight varminter would lend itself better to varminting than either a Ruger Compact (l6.25" barrel) or the Reminton Model 7 (with I believe an 18" or 20" barrel).

The ADL is heavier and less "handy" in the brush. But it is reasonably portable and still heavy enough for all but the most "specific" application of long range shooting. I know a compromise...but one I was willing to live with.

Fortunately it turned out to be a real shooter anyway. Here in Pennsylvania the shots come at woodchucks "slow enough" that barrel overheating isn't an issue like it might be for say ground squirrels/gophers.

Good luck on getting your .260!