dang Dirk, You could have just as easily found humor in this and laughed a little .

Wound up a little?

In-laws coming to town for Thanksgiving?


And for the original poster, both barrels are plenty accurate for a hunting rifle, but if you feel the need for speed that 2" (that's inches, guys) will give you, go with the 24". I wouldn't feel any regrets with the Savage barrel.