I have an opportunity to buy a CZ 557 in 30/06 with a 20 inch barrel.

I would jump on it if it had a 22 inch barrel buy I really don't care for the extra muzzle blast from the shorter barrels.

What are your thoughts on a short barrelled 30/06 and or the CZ 557 in general?

Duffy,
If its a screaming hot deal, maybe you could offset the cost for a new barrel (custom job.) Keep in mind this model has the springy extractor and not the true mauser extractor of the CZ 550.

dan