Well there is the Savage lightweight hunter model.
What do you intend on shooting with it?
Other than being a magnum and losing some velocity why would you object to shortening the barrel? Not sure of how much velocity loss but Savage 516 striker handguns get way out there accurately with some really short barrels. Something tells me that they also carry plenty of energy for most North American game. I do know some have been chambered in WSM calibers.
I looked at what the 516 strikers were capable of and studied them before I decided to put together a little budget carbine in .308 using factory takeoff parts. The barrel is now 16". It definitely is one of my favorites and has excellent performance. I sure dont miss the additional length or weight and haven't had anything I've shot complain about the barrel being too short.
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