I am thinking about a new barrel for my Savage 204 it currently have a 26" heavy sporter contour on it. The barrel shoots great and the overall weight is not an issue but with the 26" length it just feels tip heavy and is just too long in tight quarters. I would have this one cut and recrowned but it is fluted. My question is how short to go 22" or 20" it will be the same contour. I'm not really concerned about a little loss of velocity as most of my shots are under 200 with an occasional groundhog out to 300. The barrel is going to be a Criterion from NSS.